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Learning Walk Template
(Structure without surveillance)
(Structure without surveillance)
A good learning walk doesn't need a clipboard full of tick-boxes — but it does need a clear and consistent way to capture what's seen.
That's where your template comes in.
It's not a grading sheet. It's a professional tool for gathering focused, neutral observations — aligned to your walk's purpose.
Your template should give space to capture the who, where, what, and why:
Below are some common areas schools include. But remember — these are starting points, not a script.
| Focus Area | Options / Notes |
|---|---|
| Pupil Engagement |
High
Mixed
Low
|
| Learning Objective |
Clearly shared
Implied
Unclear
|
| Questioning | Notes on type used (open, cold call, probing) |
| Use of Vocabulary | Subject-specific? Tier 2/3 language visible? |
| Behaviour for Learning | Calm, focused, transitions smooth? |
| Support for SEND/PP | Differentiation evident? Support visible? |
| Use of Environment | Displays, scaffolds, routines embedded? |
Add open space for comments like:
At the end of each walk, observers should take a few minutes to capture:
This is where the real value comes in — turning snapshots into school-wide insight.
Primary and secondary settings may need different layouts.
You can download editable versions for each phase from our website — or adapt our template to suit your own context.
A template should support thinking — not replace it.
It's a tool to help you record what you see, spot patterns, and guide improvement — without judgment.
Keep it lean. Keep it focused.
And always use it in service of better learning, not better paperwork.
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