Students are better prepared for learning when they are healthy, safe and happy. Therefore student wellbeing is the responsibility of all staff working in a whole school context. Student learning cannot be separated from wellbeing.
Helping students to learn effectively and to develop positive attitudes and behaviours are goals that are shared by teachers, student support services staff and parents. It requires that each young person is educated in an environment which provides for their individual development.
The Framework for Student Support Services in Victorian Government Schools describes the principles, arrangements and the additional resources provided to strengthen student wellbeing and support services.
The Framework outlines the concepts of "continuity of care" and "partnerships between the school and the community" as the key to improving the services provided to students and their families.
It identifies four levels at which these services take effect:
The emphasis is on primary prevention and early intervention as the most effective means of enhancing the resilience of young people.
Regional Support
Gippsland Region provides support for student wellbeing via a range of professional learning programs. Details regarding programs available can be found at PDOnline. (http://www.pd-online.com.au)
Related info
Resources for schools
Schools can access a number of excellent student wellbeing resources online.
Framework for Student Support Services in Victorian Government Schools http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/wellbeing/welfare/framework.htm
Student Support Health and Safety
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentsupport/
Guidelines for developing The Student code of conduct
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/wellbeing/welfare/conduct.htm
Safe Schools are Effective schools
A Resource for developing safe and supportive school environments
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/wellbeing/safeschools/bullying/strategies.htm
Partnering Agreement: School Attendance and Engagement for Children in Out of Home Care (http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/wellbeing/pdf/A4%20partnering.pdf)
School Focused Youth Services
http://www.sfys.infoxchange.net.au/
Gippsland Youth Services directory
www.gippsland.locatethem.org
Mind Matters
http://cms.curriculum.edu.au/mindmatters/index.htm
Bullying No Way
http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/
Centre for Grief Education
www.goodgrief.org.au
Better Health Channel
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
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