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Teaching & Learning at Pakefield

Teaching & Learning at Pakefield

 At Pakefield High School, we believe that every student can achieve success when they are provided with excellent teaching, clear routines and high expectations. Our classrooms are places of purpose, ambition and challenge, where students are encouraged to think deeply, work hard and take pride in their achievements.  

We know that great teaching has the greatest impact on student success. That is why we have developed a consistent approach to teaching and learning that ensures every student benefits from high-quality lessons, regardless of the subject they study. Our teachers are experts in their fields, committed to helping students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive both in school and beyond.  

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The Pakefield Lesson

Our teaching is built around a clear and evidence-informed approach known as the Pakefield Lesson. Across all subjects, lessons are carefully structured to help students learn effectively and remember more over time.  

This includes:

Reviewing and Revisiting Learning. Students regularly revisit previous knowledge and make connections between topics, helping them to strengthen understanding and improve long-term memory.  

Effective Questioning. Teachers use questioning strategically to check understanding, encourage thinking and ensure that every student remains actively engaged in learning.  

 Expert Modelling. Teachers carefully explain new concepts, demonstrate processes and break learning into manageable steps, ensuring that all students can access challenging content.   

Guided to Independent Practice. Students develop confidence by practising new skills with support before applying them independently and tackling increasingly challenging tasks.

  • Work Hard
  • A culture of thinking
  • Inclusive learning for all
  • Feedback that moves learning forward
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Pakefiled High School

Pakefield High School

Everything we do is guided by our values:
Work Hard. Show Respect. Take Part.
These values shape our culture, our classrooms and our community

Our schools

The Clarion Inclusive Trust is a multi-academy and primary school Trust in the East of England. We aspire to excellence in all aspects of our practice. Mutual support, collaboration and challenge are key to our success. Raising standards for teaching and learning is at the core of all we do; providing students, pupils and staff with the opportunity to thrive, flourish and excel. This is a common vision for all our academies, no matter what their setting, context or circumstances.

Our schools

Hobart High SchoolPakefield High SchoolAslacton Primary SchoolManor Field Infant and Nursery SchoolThurlton Primary SchoolWatton Junior SchoolWatton Westfield Infant and Nursery SchoolDrayton Community Infant SchoolGeorge White Junior SchoolLionwood Infant & Nursery SchoolLionwood Junior SchoolMousehold Infant and Nursery SchoolNightingale Infant & Nursery School

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