Purpose and Aims

The learning environment has a significant influence on learning. It gives student a clear
Message about how we value them and how we value learning.
This policy aims to ensure that:
• There is a consistent approach to the learning environment across the Institute, reflecting the high
expectations that staff and pupils have for learning and progress.
• The learning environment promotes an inclusive and collaborative approach to learning so that all pupils
are supported in achieving their potential across the curriculum.

General expectations

Organization: All classrooms and corridors should be kept clean, tidy and free from clutter. Classroom and
Institute timings should support student value and respect their learning environment and make a
contribution to keeping it clean and tidy.
Language: All classrooms should be “language rich” environments in order to promote and extend
student’s understanding and use of language. Displays should include key words and statements, open ended questions, prompts and scaffolds related to the curriculum or to highlight key learning points.
Where appropriate, dual language labels should be included.
Resources: All resources should be clearly labelled and organized to that they are readily available to the
students in order to promote independent learning and choice. Resources should include appropriate
course materials, models, pictures/photographs, videos, etc. to support the student’s learning in relation
to the curriculum areas and current topics.
Classroom layout: The physical layout of the classroom should support and promote inclusive, interactive
teaching. It should allow for flexibility for working in different contexts (e.g. individual work, paired work,
small group work as well as whole class teaching). This is to ensure that speaking and listening and
collaborative learning are at the centre of teaching and learning. Every student should be seated so that
they have a clear view of the interactive whiteboard/main teaching area. Audio/Visual arrangements are
to be made also to promote interactive teaching/learning

Implementation

Teachers establish and maintain a positive learning environment by ensuring a common understanding of the
principles of The Code of Conduct: Respect – developed through extensive collaboration between members of
the Institute community. They actively teach the principles through activities and the Positive Education
program.