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  • Support for early career teachers
  • Teach First
  • Year 1: First half-term: what makes classroom practice effective?

    • Session overview

    Independent practice is a vital part of effective teaching as this is where pupils can consolidate their learning. There are many things to consider when planning effective independent practice.

    To support you to do this, this session will explore:

    • Why is independent practice important?
    • Planning the right practice activity
    • Providing further guides and scaffolds
    • Using collaborative practice to best effect
    • Gradually removing scaffolding