Student success

Many of us associate the phrase ‘student success’ with academic achievements like great exam results. And that is one definition of success – academic performance has historically been schools’ primary success measure. 

But progress and growth give us a much bigger picture of a student's success than achievement alone. For example, improved student learning outcomes are significant in their own right, even if that student isn’t top of their class. 

Importantly, growth might also be social or developmental rather than simply referring to grades. As such, success also refers to growth outside of academic achievement, such as an increase in a young person’s confidence, improved social skills, or learning new hobbies and skills. 

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Improving outcomes for students with disabilities is increasingly a focus for schools and trusts. This means inclusion is more important than ever. 

Inclusion in the classroom means providing all students with the support and opportunities they need to learn, thrive, and reach their potential – including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

Inclusion is key to student success – not only in improving outcomes for students with disabilities, but also in creating a safe learning environment and teaching students to celebrate difference. 

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More schools are beginning to recognise that achievement alone does not provide a full picture of a student’s learning. Grades and academic outcomes matter, but they do not always reflect progress over time or the impact of teaching.

Our webinar ‘Beyond grades: Celebrating growth in every learner’ is open to all school leaders, teachers, SENCOs, learning support coordinators and support staff. Watch the webinar on demand for free to reflect on how growth is understood, supported and communicated at your school.

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Challenging behaviour has repercussions for everyone. Disrupted teaching worsens academic outcomes, impacts teacher wellbeing, and can make a classroom environment unpleasant. 

When it comes to extreme behaviours such as bullying, it can even make some students feel unsafe, which further impacts outcomes.

Teachers can’t always prevent disruptive behaviour – so effective classroom management is key to improving student outcomes and creating a safe learning environment for all. 

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