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Synopsis of the video

Vicky Edwards, teacher at Pooles Park Primary Schoo l in north London, is paid a visit by top school inspector Clare Gillies to assess one of her Year 2 lessons.

Clare's feedback on a lesson on story characters hi ghlights a need for Vicky to make learning intentions clearer to guarantee that all p upils make significant progress.

Vicky visits communications coach Roger Terry for s ome one-to-one CPD advice and then meets with Tania Silverman, a literacy consult ant, for guidance on scaffolding strategies.

Vicky has just three weeks back in the classroom to turn their advice into action, before Clare returns to observe a second lesson and deliver the final verdict.

Will Vicky make the grade? Will she have raised her game sufficiently to impress Clare

This video shows you how Vicky Edwards uses reflect ive practice to improve her own teaching and boost the performance of her learners. It also provides some insight into the role of the school inspector, and indicates how this process is one that provides ongoing support for teachers in England.

Take some time to think about how reflective practi ce is used in your own country. Write an example of a situation where you have been a reflective practitioner. Explain in your own words why this is such an important ski ll for teachers to develop.

Now you can start the first part of your assignment : write a personal account of yourself as a reflective practitioner. Save this an d include it in your portfolio.