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ALl	Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr	Enw'r Ysgol	Mynydd Cynffig Infants School

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1. What was the focus for improvement?

To develop an holistic approach to Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Thinking Skills

2. What did we do?

Staff trained in EI, TALK and Problem Solving
Questionnaire from EI T2L pack used to inform staff discussion to identify good practice and ares for development
New schemes of work linked to PSED
Discussion and questionnaires with pupil
EI set as a whole school target in school development plan

3. What were the outcomes?

All classes use strategies to promote EI
A range of strategies are in place including reward stickers, mascots, displays and house points
EI is promoted through planned activities and classroom based routines
All teachers use a comination of approaches, specific lessons on EI and /or an holistic approach

4. What evidence have we collected to demonstrate improvements?

Display
Portfolios of pupils' work on EI and thinking skills
Listening to learners
Photographs

5. What have we learnt about teaching practice and pupils learning?

The strategies put in place are having an impact on the pupils
Pupils are more focused and aware of their own feelings
Pupils are able to discuss feelings and are motivated
Pupils respond well to the rewards system and are more confident
Promotion of EI is evident in termly and fortnightly planning
EI is promoted in classrooms through stimulating displays and routines.
6. What we aim to do next

Listen to learners' opinions about EI by carrying out questionnaires- possibly PASS
Use a cross curricular approach to extend the experience beyond PSE and language and literacy
Hold staff meetings to discuss strategies and share good practice
Staff to attend EI courses
Regularly use the house point system on a whole school level

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