Louise's story - Wade Deacon school
Louise is a year 7 pupil at Wade Deacon. She enjoys the challenge of solving problems. However, she has major difficulties with accessing text. She is a pupil who is on the School Action register as she needs targeted support with reading, writing and basic numeracy. Louise’s current target for the end of year 7 is to achieve a 2c. It was apparent at the beginning of the year that Louise did enjoy Maths, but struggled to achieve due to her difficulties with literacy which led to a lack of self-esteem and confidence in learning.
A review of the Key Stage 3 curriculum led to implementation of the New World project. The aim of the programme is to help pupils such as Louise apply skills such as creative thinking, effective team work and independent enquiry to solve problems. The shift to applying skills to challenges succeeded in breaking down Louise’s barriers to learning. Not only did she feel that she was now achieving in Maths, but when examined within the context of ‘The New World’ she proved that she had the ability to answer level 5 questions correctly.
Now, Louise is motivated, confident and engaged; she feels she can contribute to the success of her “tribe” (team) and take a lead role within the team. Louise and the school are proud of her achievement. It is a wonderful example of successful inclusive and creative teaching andlearning. It illustrates that pupils’ of all abilities, given the right learning opportunities can achieve and progress.
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