Creating the Learning Environment at Rudston Primary School.

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Creating the Learning Environment at Rudston
Primary School.In a well designed area,
children are engaged and feel secure

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Physical environment

• In creating the Physical environments in our
  school we strive to reflect the pedagogy of the
  setting.
• The way a physical space is organised and
  arranged says a lot to children about what is
  expected there and the sort of interactions that
  are welcome.
• It is very important that the learning
  environment and the pedagogy connect and support
  one another.
• It is important to us to develop an inclusive,
  calm and uncluttered environment. An environment
  which provokes talk, interaction and effective
  learning dispositions.

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Use of space.

• For many teachers their environment is still a
  blind spot unchanging, unchangeable and beyond
  their control an obstacle that they must work
  around, rather than a tool to support and enhance
  their practice
• Design Council, Learning Environments 2005.
• We try to maximise opportunities, by viewing our
  setting as a whole space.
• We consider every space in our school and think
  about how to use it effectively. Creating zones,
  learning areas or smaller spaces within the large
  space.
• In planning our learning environment there are
  spaces for individual thought, shared
  conversation and larger group communication and
  co-operation.

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Different layouts of space

• We try to ensure that the layout of space
  supports its purpose.
• spaces for individuals or pairs
• co-operative group work
• half class/full class groups
• softness in spaces cushions, rugs, throws, soft
  flooring, cosy chairs or spaces
• flexibility
• resources
• Furniture arrangement

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Indoor and outdoor space.

• It is important to view learning spaces as a
  whole and make the most of whats available.
  Across the spaces the children need secure spaces
  to talk, learn and where they feel comfortable
  and relaxed.
• Our Outdoor Learning environments have equal
  importance to our indoor space. Some children
  learn best in the Outdoor spaces. Some topics or
  skills can be developed better through the
  outdoor space.
• We endeavour to provide quality outdoor Learning
  spaces.

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Childs perspective.

• We observe what children are doing and how they
  are responding to the spaces we create.
• As a school we try to plan appropriate, flexible
  environments that stimulate speaking and
  listening skills and reflect preferred learning
  styles.
• As reflective practitioners we ask ourselves -
• Whats it like to be a child here?
• How does it feel and look?
• Can we involve the childrens voice in planning
  the environment?
• Children of all ages are encouraged to take part
  in pupil voice activities to continue to enhance
  their own learning environments.

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Pupil voice.

• Here are some of the childrens favourite places.
• I like climbing the steps of the tree house and
  looking out of the windows.
• The quiet area because its snuggly and you can
  share with your friends.
• The reading corner, because its very relaxing
  and calm.
• The new swing because I feel calm on swings.
• Garden, because it has nature in it.
• Around the corner, because I can make games
  with my friends.

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Even Better if.

• We asked the children How can we make our
  Learning environment even better if?
• Here are some of their responses
• By getting some more coloured lights and using
  them. Change the colours with the light.
• Have more photos of me in our room.
• Move the trays, because they are all together
  and everyone pushes to get to their tray.
• By adding more nature.

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Display.

• Our childrens work and their learning processes
  are celebrated in displays around the school.
• We display our work on subtle backgrounds to make
  work stand out.

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Our research references

• Bercow Report (speaking and listening)
• EPPE longitudinal study
• Excellence and Enjoyment
• EYFS/ECaT
• Building Schools for the Future
• Classrooms for the Future
• PROJECT SUMMARY - Space for Personalised Learning
• www.space4pl.net/documents/FinalReport.pdf
• Rose Review
• Community Playthings
• www.communityplaythings.co.uk
• Family Learning DFES
• www.foundationyears.co.uk
• Basic Skills Agency
• UNESCO
• Family Learning DFES
• www.elizabethjarman
• Communication Friendly Spaces