Teachers play an important role in the learning curve of students throughout the formal schooling experience. Although most research regarding teacher-student relationships focuses on the elementary years of schooling, teachers certainly hold the opportunity to support students' academic and social development at all levels of schooling. Positive teacher-student relationships allow students to feel safe and protected in their learning environments and provide a supportive framework for important social and academic skills. Pleasant teacher-student relationships are classified as having the presence of closeness, warmth, and positivity. Research also suggests that high-quality relationships between the teacher and student lower the disruptive behaviours students may engage in.

There are numerous ways in which teachers can create a space conducive for students to achieve favourable outcomes and tap their potential educationally, socially and emotionally which has been listed by Karishmma V Mangal Director and Trustee Thakur International School, Cambridge