HPL, or High Performance Learning, is a framework of teaching developed from research into how children learn. It reflects what is known about advanced thinking skills and learning behaviours that help us to build ‘better brains’.
We continually make opportunities for the development, assessment, and practising of the VAAs and ACPs in a number of learning contexts. In Business we have integrated the VAAs and ACPs into every practical lesson delivered. Not only is practical work an essential part of being a scientist, but it is heavily assessed at IGCSE and A-Level. Using HPL ensures that students develop the expertise to execute practical work successfully, and evaluate their learning and understanding. These skills are refined throughout each year group and key stage. In commerce(business, economics and accounting), we led investigations, which are an essential part of each unit, have fully embedded the ACPs into each lesson.
Our self-confidence has grown alongside the support the school gives us towards achieving goals. This strengthening trust has been underpinned by the celebration of HPL on prize day, both in primary and in secondary. Equally, daily reward systems recognise the success of us CIS students in using HPL ACPs and VAAs.
Mustafa’s HPL 