Creating a positive environment for learning

Learning does not happen in a vacuum. There are many factors that can influence how students learn and impact their success. A critical factor is the environment in which children learn, play and socialise together.

Teachers and researchers have been exploring how schools can create an environment that raises learning outcomes and maximises future opportunities.

Why is a positive learning environment important?

Children spend most of their time in school. A positive environment shapes not just their learning, but their whole school experience.

Creating a positive learning environment fosters student engagement, improves academic performance, builds a sense of belonging to the school community, and promotes overall wellbeing. When students feel valued, respected and safe, they are encouraged to take an active part in their own learning process and reach their full potential.

This is part of a holistic approach to education, which puts children at the centre of learning. When students feel well and have a positive learning experience, they do well.

"The Cambridge Insight data helps us focus on the students and be exceptional at knowing them deeply, enabling them to achieve their personal best."

Michael Moore, Director of ATL Skill Development & Data for Learning,
Mulgrave School, The International School of Vancouver

How can teachers create a positive learning environment?

A positive learning environment needs everyone - teachers, students, parents, school leadership – all working together.

Schools should consider their provision beyond the curriculum. And it’s not just about the physical surroundings of the classroom, it’s ensuring you are prepared with the best insights and knowledge of how learning works in your school so you can create the best learning experience for your students.

Cambridge can help you create a positive learning environment with our range of Cambridge Insight assessment tools.

Quick Guides for Teachers

Discover our range of resources!

Our Quick Guide collection introduces ways teachers can use the information from baseline assessments to create a positive learning environment for all their students, especially those with English as an additional language or reading difficulties.

How can Cambridge Insight data help Senior Leaders?

Download the factsheet to understand how senior leaders can use assessment data to create a strong learning foundation in their school.

Why do parents need data?

Research shows that learners are most successful when school and home work together. Download this information for parents to learn more.

Creating a culture of care

Nurturing all aspects of a student’s growth acknowledges the broader social, societal, and economic responsibilities of education.

Enabling young people to fulfil their potential

If we want students to develop into productive citizens, they not only need academic credentials but also good future mental health and wellbeing.

Using formative assessment to support student resilience

Young people are generally quite good at ‘putting a brave face on’ and problems often only become apparent once it is too late.

Establishing a healthy data culture

Allow educators to use data as a tool for improvement rather than simply as a measure for accountability.

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Giving your Year 7 students a strong start

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10 top tips for using data in schools

It is so important that our leaders give us time and data in an easy to use, comparable format so that we can collaborate with our colleagues and make decisions.

"We find the value-added feedback really useful for conversations with our governors. We can focus on where we can improve, compare our results from the previous year and concentrate on our own journey."

Niall O'Connor, Deputy Head, Academic
Barnard Castle School, UK

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Creating a positive environment for learning

Why is a positive learning environment important?

"The Cambridge Insight data helps us focus on the students and be exceptional at knowing them deeply, enabling them to achieve their personal best."

How can teachers create a positive learning environment?

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Quick Guides for Teachers

What the experts say

"We find the value-added feedback really useful for conversations with our governors. We can focus on where we can improve, compare our results from the previous year and concentrate on our own journey."

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Creating a positive environment for learning

Why is a positive learning environment important?

"The Cambridge Insight data helps us focus on the students and be exceptional at knowing them deeply, enabling them to achieve their personal best."

How can teachers create a positive learning environment?

Learn more about...

Quick Guides for Teachers

What the experts say

"We find the value-added feedback really useful for conversations with our governors. We can focus on where we can improve, compare our results from the previous year and concentrate on our own journey."

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