Social and Physical Environments

Healthy, safe and caring, social and physical environments support learning and contribute to the positive cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of students. 

This includes

• ongoing support for the development and maintenance of positive relationships within a school and school community;
• consideration of how these environments are influenced by various features and aspects of the school premises and surroundings (e.g., buildings and grounds, routes to and from school, facilities in the school community);
• consideration of the availability of appropriate material and equipment used for various purposes on school premises (e.g., visual supports, program materials, technology).