The Power of Relationships in Teaching and Schooling
Most people would agree that relationships are a key part of a happy and healthy life. The same is true for students in school: students that feel more supported, cared for, and connected to others in their school are more likely to be more motivated, more engaged, achieve more highly, and have a stronger sense of wellbeing.
The PORTS team is passionate about helping students, teachers, and schools to foster more positive teacher-student relationships and a strong sense of belonging among students and teachers.
We aim to provide information about what relationships are, how they develop, and what factors can contribute to the growth of positive teacher-student relationships and sense of belonging and connection at school. We also offer resources to students and teachers about the steps they can take to build these relationships at school.