The Classroom Quality Standards (CQS) are designed to support and amplify Element 2 of the Institutional Quality Standards ('Effective Provision in the Classroom').  They will support teachers in reflecting on and developing their classroom practice to improve the teaching and learning experience of all pupils including the most able.

 The CQS are built around seven key features of effective teaching and learning. The seven features are:

• Conditions for Learning
• Knowledge of the Development of Learning
• Knowledge of Subject and Themes
• Understanding Learners' Needs
• Planning
• Engagement with Learners and Learning
• Links Beyond the Classroom.

Subject Amplification

There are also sets of Classroom Standards with subject amplification for the core subjects and ICT. All the CQS documents are available to download here. Click on the links at the bottom of page.

Guidance on using the CQS

It is recommended that schools/teachers start by choosing one or two sections of the CQS, which support already identified priorities rather than trying to complete all sections at once. The CQS should be a viewed as a tool to support schools through open and honest self-evaluation rather than a task which has to be completed. It will be most useful if schools complete them electronically, so that they cane review them at a later date and update them having reflected on progress made.   

Support for Schools

Secondary Schools requiring support in using the CQS can access this by purchasing a Gifted and Talented Contract of Targeted Support (CoTS) module.

A basic level of support for primary schools will be provided through the team of Gifted and Talented Learning Development Leaders (LDLs). We are also currently piloting a primary Gifted and Talented CoTS module which will be available next academic year.

For more information please contact Sara Gregory in the first instance. sgregory@cfbt.com

Generic Classroom Quality Standards

Subject Amplification Mathematics

Subject Amplification English

Subject Amplification Science

Subject Amplification ICT