<aside> Purpose: To help educators reflect on and enhance the feeling of psychological safety within their classrooms. A psychologically safe classroom is one where students feel safe to take interpersonal risks - such as asking a question, offering a new idea, admitting a mistake, or challenging a concept - without fear of being embarrassed, shamed, or marginalised.

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How to Use

Review the statements below. Consider your own practice and the typical experience of a pupil in your classroom.

Use a simple RAG rating (Red/Amber/Green) or a 1-4 scale (1=Rarely, 4=Consistently) to assess where you are and identify areas for development.

Section 1: The Learning Environment & Classroom Culture

Section 2: Teacher Behaviours & Relational Practice

Section 3: Fostering Student Voice & Participation

Section 4: Responding to Mistakes & Providing Feedback

Link to the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)

<aside> A focus on psychological safety directly supports a positive inspection outcome:

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• Behaviour and Attitudes:
• Personal Development:
• Quality of Education:
• Leadership and Management:

<aside> This checklist should serve as a starting point for reflection and professional dialogue. The ultimate goal is to create a classroom where every pupil feels seen, heard, and valued enough to participate fully in the adventure of learning.

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Self-Assessment Key