The insights provided from pupil book study direct teachers and leaders to specific areas upon which to focus their improvement. It is the clarity of these insights which pave the way for improve pupil outcomes. Once areas for improvement have been identified, leaders and teachers are then directed to high quality CPD in evidence-informed practice focused around improving the quality of teaching and the quality of pupil participation or engagement. Over time, outcomes improve as leaders and teachers shift their focus to evidence-informed practice proven to help pupils progress and improve their attainment. Practitioners are more skilled in using and applying evidence-informed practice to improve day to day classroom practice;

Pupil Book Study is a guide for schools that offers 7 specific and fully exemplified areas to focus quality assurance systems.Schools report that Pupil Book Study has been some of the most powerful and impactful work they have ever undertaken, resulting in positive change. In November 2020, Pupil Book Study was shared with the Deputy Director, Senior HMI and Policy makers at Ofsted. Long term teaching sequences that are interleaved and planned around the retrieval of prior knowledge. A long term sequence of learning provides coherence to the CUSP sequence. Learning Modules are written for each area of the Art and Design curriculum. A Point of Delivery provides lesson plan outlines to help teach the what and the how of the learning module. Leaders are proficient in using and analysing the outcomes of pupil book study - following training, coaching and observation with Alex Bedford;

Teachers embedded retrieval practise in the form of quizzes and specific opportunities planned for children to demonstrate what they know on a regular basis. Leaders have engaged in a rigorous process of school to school, peer to peer moderation and evaluation to ensure and secure the accuracy of outcomes (this process of evaluation would be transferable and made available to other future Newcastle Research School projects);A Point of Reference provides teacher notes that connect prior learning and give clarity about what pupils will know and do. It also articulates the art history and relevant connections. Lesson by lesson resources through our unique knowledge notes designed to combat the split attention effect and increase cognitive participation.