The Critical Case for Real-Time Wellbeing Data and Early Intervention
If Not Now, When? The Critical Case for Real-Time Wellbeing Data and Early Intervention The Challenge of Student Wellbeing In today’s complex educational landscape, the conversation around student wellbeing has never been louder. Yet despite the growing awareness, the systems and tools we use to support wellbeing are still lagging behind the reality faced by […]
Building Emotionally Supportive Classrooms: Understanding Anxiety and Fostering Prevention in School Settings
Building Emotionally Supportive Classrooms: Understanding Anxiety and Fostering Prevention in School Settings Educators play a vital role in shaping not only a student’s academic growth but also their emotional wellbeing. As students navigate an increasingly complex world, schools serve as one of the few consistent environments where emotional development can be nurtured through relational, structured, […]
Strengthening Wellbeing Practices in Schools: A Formative Approach
Strengthening Wellbeing Practices in Schools: A Formative Approach I often find myself helping schools develop plans or evaluate the impact of initiatives they are running. One of the first and most important questions I ask is: “What are you trying to achieve with this plan or project? What does success look like?” When it comes to […]
Deep Dive with Shortland Public School
We’re excited to share with you a Deep Dive into Shortland Public School with AP Daniel Payne, which has been using wellbeing data to evidence improvement in their programs and provide differentiated support to all students. Tell us about Shortland Public School and your wellbeing initiatives? We are a diverse school community, including seven inclusive education […]
Healthy Wellbeing is Formative Wellbeing: What Does Success Look Like?
Strengthening Wellbeing Practices in Schools: A Formative Approach I am often asked to support schools in developing their school plans or evaluating the impact of projects and initiatives they are running. One of the first and most important questions I ask is: “What are you trying to achieve with this plan or project? What does […]
Guildford West -8 Years down the track with Life Skills GO
How Guildford West Public School Transformed Whole School Wellbeing Over The Past Eight Years with Life Skills GO At Guildford West Public School, prioritising student wellbeing has always been a key focus. However, as with many schools, the challenge was how to consistently implement a structured approach that would provide real-time insights, integrate seamlessly with […]
2025: The Year of the COVID Cohort
As schools begin to welcome their 2025 students with orientation programs, it is interesting to reflect that this is the first cohort of children that were born during the pandemic to start school. Should we expect anything different? I’ll start with the obvious caveat which is of course that research into the impacts of children […]
Unpacking the Connection Between Attendance, Behaviour, Emotional Literacy, and Attachment Theory
Understanding the relationship between attendance, behaviour, emotional literacy, and attachment theory is essential for creating a thriving school environment. These elements are interconnected, shaping not only students’ social and emotional development but also their engagement in learning and overall school experience. This article explores how teaching emotional literacy, grounded in the principles of attachment theory, […]
The Compassion Conundrum
There are many educators in schools today wrestling with the tension between the pressures of hitting academic outcomes and fostering the harder to measure components of whole child development. As educators we know the value of nurturing attributes such as compassion but can sometimes find it difficult to articulate what we did and why it […]
Key Elements of an Effective Learning Space to help your Students Thrive
Setting up a welcoming and effective learning environment is key to helping students thrive. It’s not just about how the classroom looks, but also about how it feels and functions. A positive atmosphere supports both academic success and personal growth, and it’s all about creating a space where students feel comfortable and inspired to learn. […]