The Active Learning Trust

Teachers Who ...

are experts in their subject and active learners themselves, demonstrate enthusiasm for their subject and the business of learning, positively relate their teaching to the world beyond schooling and have the highest expectations of themselves and their pupils regardless of background

Pupils Who ...

are active learners who seek out knowledge and skills through their experiences in the classroom and beyond, are polite and motivated and who understand where they are in their learning and how to improve it and understand that the core business of schooling is learning and who have high expectations of themselves and their teachers

Leaders Who ...

understand that their core business is teaching and learning, are relentless in their pursuit of excellence, actively seek creativity and innovation, drive standards through high expectations, accurate performance data and clear actions for improvement and inspire teachers and pupils alike