The School of Research Sciece

Student Learner Profile

The SRS student learner profile has 9 skill groups that are essential to success in learning, life and work. In essence, the profile captures the essential skills of: managing self; managing relationships with others; and managing own learning, performance and work; and the key skills of communication, number and ICT. It is these skills that will enable our young people to succeed in school as confident and capable individuals.
For each group of skills, a focus statement sums up the range of skills. This is accompanied by a set of outcome statements that are indicative of the skills, behaviours and personal qualities associated with each group. Each group is distinctive and coherent. The groups are also interconnected and also link to the school’s values . Young people are likely to encounter skills from several groups in any one learning experience.

Skills	Outcomes	Focus
Independent Enquirers	Identify issues Problem solving Persuasion Involvement Analytical Reviewers	Students process and evaluate information in their investigations, planning what to do and how to go about it. They take informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising that others have different beliefs and attitudes.
Creative thinkers	Imagine Make links Question assumptions Take creative risks	Students think creatively by generating and exploring ideas, making original connections. They try different ways to tackle a problem, working with others to find imaginative solutions and outcomes that are of value.
Reflective learners	Self & peer assessment Target and goal setting Evaluate experiences Communicate to a range of audiences	Students evaluate their strengths and limitations, setting themselves realistic goals with criteria for success. They monitor their own performance and progress, inviting feedback from others and making changes to further their learning.
Team workers	Responsibility Collaboration Adaptability Able to give and accept constructive feedback Empathy (& fairness) Negotiators	Students work confidently with others, adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for their own part. They listen to and take account of different views. They form collaborative relationships, resolving issues to reach agreed outcomes.
Self-Managers	Organised Manage self Manage emotions and relationships Perseverance Manage risk and challenge	Students organise themselves, showing personal responsibility, initiative, creativity and enterprise with a commitment to learning and self-improvement. They actively embrace change, responding positively to new priorities, coping with challenges and looking for opportunities.
Effective participators	Persuasive Practical Improving Influence Advocacy	Students actively engage with issues that affect them and those around them. They play a full part in the life of the school and its wider community by taking responsible action to bring improvements for others as well as themselves.
Communication	Combining sources Discussions Presenting to an audience Writing	Students develop communication skills essential to every area of life. Communication is needed in all aspects of education and uses a range of forms. They could be using anything from the telephone or writing e-mails to giving presentations and report writing.
Application of Number	Doing Calculations Interpreting information Presenting findings Application	Students are using maths with confidence and are able to apply to everyday life situations. They will be able to tackle different forms of number and solve problems. They will understand personal finance and opportunity cost in their own context.
Information and Communication Technology	ICT skills needed for Creativity Research Communication Handling data	Technology is a huge part of student life. ICT has changed the way we study and present our work. It has made it possible for us to be much more organised and can help make huge amounts of information much more manageable. Students will be equipped to use a whole range of technological tools and equipment to support effective learning.