Early Excellence Podcast Putting the Characteristics of Effective Learning at the Heart of the Practice With Kirsty Page
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Jul 11, 2025 Kirsty Page, Deputy Headteacher at Gampton Church of England Primary School and early years lead across ACE Academy Trust, shares her valuable insights on early childhood education. She emphasizes the significance of effective learning characteristics and how they shape educational practices. Kirsty discusses the evolving role of educators, the importance of creativity through open-ended resources, and the need for smooth transitions between educational stages. Additionally, she advocates for innovative assessment methods that prioritize both character and academic development for students.
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Learning Characteristics Are Character-Based
- The characteristics of effective learning are about developing children's character and learning methods, not merely assessment tools.
- ACE Academy equally weights character development, metacognition, and academic excellence through their curriculum.
Shape Learning Characteristics Actively
- Use the characteristics of effective learning to actively shape children's learning journeys.
- Provide opportunities for autonomy, independence, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving to develop these characteristics.
Audit and Adapt Learning Environments
- Regularly audit your learning environment to see which areas support or limit characteristics of effective learning.
- Adapt environments and explicitly teach traits to support children struggling in specific areas like determination or courage.