{"id":25496,"date":"2024-06-28T14:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T13:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings-new\/?page_id=25496"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:28:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:28:29","slug":"learning-environment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/oaief\/learning-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-jumpto clearfix  \" id=\"block_acf-block-682edbbe1de3c\"><h2 class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Contents<\/h2><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x content-jumpto-inner\"><li class=\"cell content-jumpto--list\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-middle\"><div class=\"small-auto show-for-medium medium-2 cell\"><div class=\"title\">Expectation:<\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-9 medium-8 large-9 cell\"><div class=\"link\"><span class=\"title hide-for-medium\">Expectation:<\/span><a href=\"#a\">The physical environment is adapted to meet the needs of all children and young people in order to maximise learning and development for all<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-3 medium-2 large-1 cell\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 1.563 0 0 0 2.213 0l9.375-9.375a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.213-2.212l-6.706 6.709Z\" data-name=\"Path 6591\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-jumpto--list\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-middle\"><div class=\"small-auto show-for-medium medium-2 cell\"><div class=\"title\">Expectation:<\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-9 medium-8 large-9 cell\"><div class=\"link\"><span class=\"title hide-for-medium\">Expectation:<\/span><a href=\"#b\">Learning environments are accessible, inclusive and create a sense of belonging and safety.<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-3 medium-2 large-1 cell\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 1.563 0 0 0 2.213 0l9.375-9.375a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.213-2.212l-6.706 6.709Z\" data-name=\"Path 6591\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"a\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">Expectation<\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 74.41 82.43\">\n  <defs>\n    <style>\n      .cls-1 {\n        fill: #24285f;\n      }\n\n      .cls-1, .cls-2 {\n        stroke-width: 0px;\n      }\n\n      .cls-2 {\n        fill: #c9dfb1;\n      }\n    <\/style>\n  <\/defs>\n  <path id=\"Path_6791\" data-name=\"Path 6791\" class=\"cls-1\" 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The physical layout includes ergonomics (ensuring comfort and posture), lighting and acoustics, technology integration, flexibility, and aesthetics.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682edbbe1de8f\"><ul class=\"accordion-small\" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-slide-speed=\"0\"><li class=\"accordion-item-small is-active\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#block_acf-block-682edbbe1de8f-accordion\" class=\"show-for-small-only accordion-title-small\"><span class=\"show-for-sr\">Accordion<\/span><span class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill=\"#222959\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 1.563 0 0 0 2.213 0l9.375-9.375a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.213-2.212l-6.706 6.709Z\" data-name=\"Path 6591\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content-small\" data-tab-content id=\"block_acf-block-682edbbe1de8f-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-innerblocks\">\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682edbbe1deb3\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\"><defs><style>.cls-1{fill:#222959;stroke-width:0}<\/style><\/defs><g id=\"Group_7793\"><path id=\"Path_2\" fill=\"#f0d85d\" stroke-width=\"0\" d=\"M17.57 2.73h24.27l16.17 16.5v23.01L41.84 60H18.41L1.48 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class=\"cls-1\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Why?<\/strong> Evidence base<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW120668754 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120668754 BCX8\">The physical environment <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120668754 BCX8\">of a school or setting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120668754 BCX8\"> supports and enhances the quality of teaching and learning, as well as playing an important part in the engagement and self-esteem of pupils of all ages and abilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682edbbe1ded5\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 54.26 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M13.129 2h33v55h-33z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1620\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M51.547 26.667h-5.426v-20h2.713V0H5.426v6.667h2.713v20H2.713C1.215 26.667 0 28.159 0 30v30h54.26V30c0-1.841-1.215-3.333-2.713-3.333ZM32.556 53.333V40H21.7v13.333h-8.135V6.667h27.13v46.666Z\" data-name=\"Path 6606\"><\/path><path d=\"M18.991 14.574h5.426V20h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426V20h-5.426ZM18.991 25.426h5.426v5.426h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426v5.426h-5.426Z\" data-name=\"Path 6607\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Whole setting<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>School or setting policies provide a consistent approach to the physical environment, for example, displays or use of visuals, so that environments are predictable, but flexibility is built in.<\/li>\n<li>Thought is given to how spaces inside and outside can be creatively adapted to support the needs of all children and young people, for example breakout, interventions, regulation spaces.<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor space is used to promote outdoor learning where possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix repeatbox\" id=\"block_acf-block-682edbbe1df00\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-2\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"a\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewBox=\"0 0 300 300\"><rect x=\"9.9\" y=\"11.4\" width=\"280.1\" height=\"280.1\" rx=\"18.6\" ry=\"18.6\" style=\"fill:#e3f3f4;\"><\/rect><rect x=\"98.8\" y=\"42.1\" width=\"104.2\" height=\"104.2\" rx=\"8.9\" ry=\"8.9\" style=\"fill:#222959;\"><\/rect><rect x=\"41.3\" y=\"155.7\" width=\"104.2\" height=\"104.2\" rx=\"8.9\" ry=\"8.9\" style=\"fill:#222959;\"><\/rect><rect 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Space is organised to facilitate opportunities for movement, collaboration, exploration and physical risk-taking, both indoors and outdoors.<\/li>\n<li>Practitioners are reflective about the environment and consider the needs of the children. Environment is flexibly adapted and regularly reviewed and updated to ensure it meets the needs of all children.<\/li>\n<li>All practitioners understand and implement a total communication approach. This is consistent for all children including children with SEND. Visuals are used.<\/li>\n<li>The environment is uncluttered and tidy, including wall spaces.<\/li>\n<li>Displays are meaningful and appropriate for all children and are at an appropriate level.<\/li>\n<li>There is a consideration to natural lighting, furnishings, general ambience of the space and sensory impact.<\/li>\n<li>The environment feels homely and there are designated spaces for play, sleeping, rest and eating times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 65 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M3 4h59v56H3z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1619\"><\/path><path fill=\"#222959\" d=\"M4.434.004A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 0 4.736v50.528a4.59 4.59 0 0 0 4.434 4.74h56.132A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 65 55.264V4.736A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 60.566.004Zm1.476 6.31h53.18v47.372h-7.382v-3.155H38.41v3.155H5.91V6.314ZM32.5 18.947a4.748 4.748 0 1 0 4.432 4.738 4.592 4.592 0 0 0-4.432-4.738Zm-11.816 5.53a3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0 7 3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0-7Zm23.633 0a3.281 3.281 0 0 0-2.957 1.745 3.764 3.764 0 0 0 0 3.61 3.281 3.281 0 0 0 2.957 1.745 3.567 3.567 0 0 0 0-7.1ZM32.5 31.578a13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526 2.912 10.54 10.54 0 0 0-3.291-.544c-3.559 0-7.391 2.012-7.391 4.513v2.594h38.416v-2.594c0-2.5-3.832-4.513-7.391-4.513a10.548 10.548 0 0 0-3.291.544 13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526-2.912Z\" data-name=\"Path 6598\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Classroom<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Teachers can flexibly adapt their classroom set up for different activities and to meet the needs of their class, within the broad policy of the school.<\/li>\n<li>Classroom environments are regularly reviewed and updated.<\/li>\n<li>Displays provide an appropriate level of stimulation, without being distracting or overwhelming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/oaief\/learning-environment\/#resources\">Learning environment resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"b\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">Expectation<\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 74.41 82.43\">\n  <defs>\n    <style>\n      .cls-1 {\n        fill: #24285f;\n      }\n\n      .cls-1, .cls-2 {\n        stroke-width: 0px;\n     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class=\"accordion-innerblocks\">\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682edbbe1df96\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\"><defs><style>.cls-1{fill:#222959;stroke-width:0}<\/style><\/defs><g id=\"Group_7793\"><path id=\"Path_2\" fill=\"#f0d85d\" stroke-width=\"0\" d=\"M17.57 2.73h24.27l16.17 16.5v23.01L41.84 60H18.41L1.48 42.24V19.23l16.09-16.5Z\"><\/path><g id=\"question-octagon\"><g id=\"Group_7792\"><path id=\"Path_6596\" d=\"M17.02.55c.35-.35.83-.55 1.32-.55h23.3c.5 0 .97.2 1.32.55l16.48 16.48c.35.35.55.83.55 1.32v23.3c0 .5-.2.97-.55 1.32L42.96 59.45c-.35.35-.83.55-1.32.55h-23.3c-.5 0-.97-.2-1.32-.55L.55 42.97A1.88 1.88 0 0 1 0 41.65v-23.3c0-.5.2-.97.55-1.32L17.02.55Zm2.1 3.2L3.75 19.12v21.75l15.38 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prominent place within the setting and actively engaged with by the setting practitioners and children.<\/li>\n<li>Close attention is given to individual children\u2019s interests, and these are incorporated into the play environment.<\/li>\n<li>The environment is organised to ensure there are protected, cosy spaces with ample soft furnishings so that it reflects a homely environment to foster a sense of security, belonging and familiarity.\u202f\u202f There are places and spaces that support emotional regulation.<\/li>\n<li>The environment is predictable and safe, supporting independence. 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