Professional Development for Quality Teaching

John Cabot City Technology College in Bristol is taking bold steps to make students responsible for their own learning.

Year 7 students follow a "competency curriculum" to develop cross-curricular skills that will make them effective learners for the rest of their school careers.

A computer programme designed by teaching staff allows students to self-evaluate their own learning and understanding. This information helps teachers to be more responsive to students' needs in their teaching, along with regular mentoring.