Newcastle College is putting student wellbeing first, teaming up with Learner Happiness to uncover what truly makes its students happy.
The College has become one of the first in the UK to pilot the Learner Happiness survey, a powerful 10-minute tool designed to find out exactly how to improve the happiness of young people in schools and schools. Happiness is often tangible, and can be worked on and improved by really listening to our learners.
Learner Happiness is dedicated to making young students happier, and to helping education providers understand what motivates students, so they can shape more supportive learning environments that centre happiness and wellbeing.
Earlier this year, Newcastle College invited learners to share their thoughts on what makes them feel happy, valued and engaged. The results will help inform future wellbeing strategies and ensure that student voices are central to decision-making.
Ronnie Burn, Head of Careers Education and Student Progress at Newcastle College said: "At Newcastle College we focus very much on learner happiness because we want learners to be fully rounded individuals, safe in the environment that they currently are.
"We were very impressed with the range of questions as part of the survey - it really did encompass everything that we stand for in terms of Newcastle College’s values. All of those data sets were really influential for us, and that rounded individual - whether they are confident and feel safe in the environment - ultimately extends to their success in work."
Newcastle College was presented with a Learner Happiness Trailblazer Award to acknowledge its role in the pilot and its commitment to student happiness.
Asher Silverman, Founder of Learner Happiness, commented: "It’s been such a joy working with Newcastle College and NCG. They’ve led the way with this new technology and are now part of our brilliant community of education leaders."
To learn more about Learner Happiness and their work, visit www.learnerhappiness.co.uk.