• During ADDs sessions planned throughout the year all teaching staff engage in Self & Peer Workbook Scrutiny.

• They use the same criteria in this activity, the LPS WBS Matrix found in the LPS Teaching & Learning Booklet. 

• The format is very similar to the SLT Half Termly Workbook Scrutiny; however, an important difference is that teaching staff undertake this system themselves and in collaboration with colleagues.

• This approach yields similar gains as SLT Workbook Scrutiny with the addition of key benefits, such as:

  • Teaching staff undertake forensic style scrutiny of their own work in partnership with a colleague every term.

  • Overtime, teaching staff gain improved understanding of the matrix criteria providing greater clarity over SLT feedback from Workbook Scrutiny sessions.

  • Additionally, with greater understanding of the matrix criteria, comes greater ability to apply the requirements that sustain highly effective practice.

  • More importantly, this approach offers staff the capacity to develop collegiality and professionalism while discussing each other’s successes and areas for improvement.

  • This approach requires training for all staff in order to maximise the benefits that it can offer whole school improvement.

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