Learning Detectives

At North Birmingham Academy we are firm believers in the power and importance of student voice. The aim of our Learning Detectives initiatives is to give students a say on learning that takes place within the classroom.

 Students then give the teachers confidential feedback that they can use to improve the learning experience of their classes.

Designated Learning Detectives observe lessons and give teachers confidential feedback that they can use to improve students' learning experiences.

The roles and functions of our Learning Detectives are:

• To observe lessons and learn how to give feedback that is clear and understandable
• To encourage team work and communications
• To improve lessons by giving feedback
• To help children learn easier

A Learning Detective is also meant to be fun!

As the project develops, students  will also  be involved in a number of activities including: presentations to staff, observing staff interviews, producing learning aids including posters and observing staff in the Academy on specific elements of lessons.

This is what some of our students have to say about Learning Detectives:

 "Learning Detective helps not only the pupils but the whole Academy. It helps the school to improve lessons and learning."

"Detectives will give teachers feedback making sure it is confidential and tell teachers what they can do that will benefit their class."

"I have learnt that if you advise teachers about what in your lesson, you will help them improve and you can make a change."

"We are going to help students with their learning and to make sure they all are being involved in their lessons and are enjoying it."

"I have learnt how to suggest improvements politely."

"Detectives will give teachers feedback making sure it is confidential and tell teachers what they can do that will benefit their class."