Teaching and Learning

FaCToRS of Excellent Teaching and Learning 

To ensure that our curriculum is effectively delivered we use an evidence-informed model of FaCToRS of Excellent Teaching and Learning. FaCToRS incorporates five key strands; to be excellent learners, students are expected to focus, communicate, think, reflect and strengthen their learning.

A key principle underlying the FaCToRS is that we are preparing our students to take the initiative and to lead their own learning without overly relying on the teacher. We want to see students actively engaged, striving to achieve their best and taking ownership of their learning both in school and at home. In lessons students should not simply be ‘doing’ but showing curiosity, thinking hard and rising to challenges. We want students to leave lessons with their brains hurting!

Student Equipment 2026

Every Willingdon Community School student needs these items for school. Students will be able to start working straight away and will be confident to complete all tasks if they have all the right equipment for every lesson.

Help is available for families who find it hard to buy these items because of financial difficulties. Please speak to your child’s tutor if you are experiencing financial difficulties and would like support.