Developing CRED Practice

PROMOTING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Promoting a effective learning environment involves:

• Developing Mutual trust
• Promoting respect for ourselves and others
• Development of positive relationships
• Encouraging a listening atmosphere
• Co-operation rather than competition
• Arriving at an agreed contract through negotiation
• Raising self-esteem
• Establishing a safe environment where views can be expressed without fear of put downs
• Promoting a sense of fairness and justice
• Promoting real opportunities for children and young people to play an important and active role in democratic processes