Ensure adequate heating, lighting and ventilation
Ensure ease of access to all learning areas
Ensure the layout of the room, tables and chairs are suitable or adjust if possible e.g. to ensure all learners can see and hear).
Ensure toilets and refreshments facilities are accessible
Ensure safe use of equipment, materials and resources
Carry out risk assessments and minimise hazards; know who the first aider is
Know where fire extinguishers and emergency exits are
Make sure the room is tidy before and after use
Communicate effectively (speaking, listening, body language & eye contact)
Use paired and group activities; draw on learners’ skills, knowledge and experiences
Encourage learners to listen to you and each other
Use learner names and eye contact; include all learners in activities and when communicating
Give adequate breaks at appropriate times
Challenge inappropriate behaviour
Use a suitable icebreaker to put learners at ease and create a rapport
Agree ground rules to help promote appropriate behaviour and respect
Have clear aims and objectives / learning outcomes of what will be covered and plan what will take place during each session
Engage and motivate learners; give support and encouragement
Make the session interesting and relevant; summarise and recap regularly
Use a variety of suitable teaching, learning and assessment approaches
Differentiate for individual needs refer learners elsewhere if necessary
Assess progress and achievement on an ongoing basis (formally and informally)
Provide ongoing, constructive feedback
Keep records of what has been taught and the progress of all learners
Have appropriate subject knowledge