Piggott School

Student Lesson Observers

The Idea• Kaizan – continuous improvement

• Student Voice

• Reading University

• Co-Constructive learning

The Process - students• Discussed with Y9 students - volunteers• Set up training days in collaboration with

Reading University• Implemented 2 days training• Piloted observations with teacher volunteers• Expanded to PGCE/GTP students and School

Self review programme• Now in Phase 2

The Process - Teachers• Discussed within the G & T working group• Invited collaboration with PGCE/GTP providers• Asked for teacher volunteers (G & T group)• Piloted observations with volunteers• Brought to the School Policy Development

Group – discussed pilot outcomes• Introduced to Teacher Training Programme

and School Self review programme

Advantages• School self review more rigorous• Teacher training more focused• Enhances student voice• Improves student/teacher relationships• Teaching and Learning improved• Benefits to Students? (students to explain)

Problems?• Politically controversial with some staff

The future• We are now in Phase 2

• Inviting students to Curriculum planning projects?

• Inviting students to building planning projects?