As school leaders begin to plan for the 2025/26 academic year, the main school improvement plan will (rightly) focus driving better outcomes.
But too often, school improvement plans start with one type of data: academic performance. While grades and progress measures are critical, they only tell part of the story.
To drive meaningful and sustainable improvement, schools need to start with emotional data.
What is emotional data?
Emotional data is information that captures how a person feels, thinks and responds emotionally.
It provides us with the insights that help us understand how students feel and think, and how these patterns influence their ability to learn.
After another turbulent year marked by attendance challenges, student anxiety and fluctuating engagement, more and more are recognising that wellbeing and attainment are no longer separate conversations.
How can schools measure emotional data?
Well, that’s exactly where Performance Learning can help.
Our software allows schools to gather real-time insights into student mindset, confidence levels and learning habits.
The data, which is presented in an easy-to-understand format, creates a foundation on which targeted, evidence-based interventions can be built.
The only way to change the world and make it a better place is to positively influence the generations that today look up to you – Dr. Tej Samani, founder of Performance Learning
When schools place this type of data at the heart of their improvement planning, they see measurable change.
Expect reduced behavioural incidents, improved attendance and gains in both student motivation and academic performance.
The most successful schools build plans that prioritise not just performance, but the people behind it.
Ready to put emotional data at the heart of your school improvement plan?
When students feel seen, heard and understood, they engage more deeply with their learning.
Emotional data helps schools move from reactive to proactive, by identifying issues early and tailoring support before academic performance starts to suffer.
Book a free Performance Learning demo today and discover how our award-winning platform helps schools turn insight into measurable impact.
