Teaching and learning at Penllergaer Primary focuses on what we teach and learn, how we teach and learn and why we are teaching and learning something. This means all learners get a taste of SALT!

S – Stimulus to interest and engage

A – Authentic (purposeful and relevant)

L – Learning skills, knowledge and experiences (SKE)

T – Transferring SKE learnt across the curriculum

All pupils have an opportunity to influence their learning. Teachers ensure pupils are offered a broad and balanced curriculum centred on the four purposes of Curriculum for Wales: Our National Mission. Staff use a range of pedagogical approaches in an environment that promotes independence, interdependence and resilience.

At Penllergaer we offer a flipped approach to our fortnightly class work. Flipped learning is an approach in which pupils are introduced to learning material prior to lessons. This might include watching video explanations of key concepts or techniques, or completing problems or activities that assess prior learning. We aim to extend the flipped approach by ensuring materials developed for pupils can be used prior, during and after lessons to prepare, practice and extend.