Teaching and Learning

At Castleview Primary School, we have developed a distinctive approach to teaching and learning through our CASTLE pedagogy. Grounded in educational and cognitive research, this approach builds on pupils’ prior knowledge and develops the key skills they need to achieve success throughout their primary education and beyond.

Our CASTLE pedagogical model has been carefully adapted to reflect the unique context, culture and curriculum of Castleview Primary School.

Our pedagogy focuses on how teaching and learning take place; the methods, strategies and interactions that enable pupils to make strong progress. This includes thoughtful lesson design, effective questioning, purposeful assessment and the creation of engaging learning environments that promote independence, reflection and curiosity.

Ultimately, our pedagogical approach ensures that teaching is both evidence-informed and responsive to the needs of our learners, supporting them to become confident, motivated and successful individuals.