Learning Powers

Building learning powers is about helping young people to become better learners, both in school and out.

At Hazlemere C of E School, we firmly believe that all children and adults have the power to learn. We need to be taught how to learn effectively if we are to do so.  Learning power refers to the collection of psychological traits and skills that enable a person to engage effectively in a variety of learning challenges. At Hazlemere, we want to build a culture that cultivates the habits and attitudes that enable our children to become better learners; face difficulty and uncertainty calmly, confidently and creatively. We have used the research of Shirley Clarke to embody the traits and skills of effective learners.

During lessons, the children are encouraged to acknowledge which learning powers they have used in order to progress, improve and give the best they can to their learning.