This free Secondary Learning Walk Checklist provides a structured and practical framework for observing teaching and learning across secondary classrooms, with a clear focus on the priorities of the Welsh education system. It supports evaluators in identifying key aspects of effective practice, including clear learning objectives, student collaboration, appropriate challenge and extension, differentiation, and positive behaviour. The checklist also reflects important national priorities such as Welsh language use, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum, and the creation of engaging, well-resourced learning environments.
Designed to support consistent, high-quality self-evaluation in Welsh secondary schools, the resource enables leaders to capture meaningful insights during learning walks and build a clear picture of teaching and learning over time. It allows schools, clusters, and trusts to record observations, analyse trends, and inform improvement planning in line with Estyn expectations and the Curriculum for Wales, making it a valuable tool for driving school improvement across Wales.
Use this framework to carry out effective learning walks in your school and provide evidence-based feedback. Schools can use it independently or integrate it directly into our Flourish Quality Assurance software, where learning walks can be stored, analysed, and tracked using powerful reporting tools such as heat maps and trend analysis.