QFLs and why we use them

In all three schools in the Hebden Bridge Schools Federation we use QfLs – Questions for Learning. This is part of our distinctive pedagogical approach!

We like using Questions for Learning rather than ‘Learning Intentions’ in our classrooms because:

• It supports children’s natural curiosity and inquisitiveness

• It helps us to make sure that our curriculum is distinctively enquiry-led

• It supports teachers in assessing children’s understanding of what they’re learning

• It starts a meaningful conversation about what we’re learning

• It means that lessons are about finding ways to answer intriguing questions

• It supports children in articulating their understanding of new ideas

• It is literally thought-provoking! It puts the emphasis firmly on thinking

Our teaches use QfLs to launch each lesson and also as a way of describing topics / sequences of lessons. Parents and carers can support this approach by asking about the day’s QfLs!