• There is an alignment between curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
  • There is a strong emphasis on active and experiential learning
  • Teaching and Learning Experiences focus on critical thinking and problem solving; planning and organising; creativity and innovation; personal effectiveness
  • Formative assessment is given prime status where teacher reflection supports and enhances pedagogy
  • Assessment focusses on teaching and learning and next steps for pupils rather than to levels and outcomes to generate data
  • Teacher professional judgement is key, there is no need to upload ‘evidence’ to be accountable
  • Lets teachers focus on what helps them raise standards