Pastoral Care [ Items 1 - 12 of 23 ]
Caring for Our Children – Exploratory Research into Pastoral Care in Western Australian Public Schools
Type: Statement | Published: 17.03.08
This report presents the findings of a study into parents’ expectations and schools’ understanding and delivery of pastoral care, into how students experience pastoral care provision in schools, and into how district directors assess school effectiveness in this area.
morePastoral Care in Education
Type: Statement | Published: 17.03.08
During the past decade, there has been growing recognition the school environment plays a major role in the social and emotional competence and wellbeing of children1, 2.
moreEmergency Management in Schools
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 10.08.06
The Emergency Management policy provides direction for schools to develop their own Emergency Management plan for the prevention of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from emergencies and critical incidents.
moreDuty of Care for Students
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 10.08.06
‘Duty of care’ is a legal concept that has its origins in common law. Teaching staff owe a duty to take reasonable care for the safety and welfare of students whilst students are involved in school activities.
moreHealth Promoting Schools Framework
Type: Publication | Published: 10.08.06
Schools are in an ideal position to promote and maintain the health of children, young people, school staff and the wider community. The Health Promoting Schools Framework is based on the principles of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (Ottawa, 1986) and was initiated by the World Health...
morePathways to Health and Wellbeing in Schools
Type: Publication | Published: 10.08.06
Promoting the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents is part of improving educational outcomes in schools, and building happy, motivated and resilient young adults.
moreStaff Health and Wellbeing
Type: Overview | Published: 09.08.06
An important aspect of health and wellbeing in schools is staff health and wellbeing. To help achieve this objective, the Department continues to implement health and well-being programs to improve morale, workplace safety and job satisfaction.
moreResourceful Adolescent Program (RAP)
Type: Link | Published: 09.08.06
The Resourceful Adolescent Programs (RAP) were developed to help prevent depression in adolescents. There are currently 4 RAP programs that provide support to adolescents, parents/carers and teachers.
moreMindMatters - What is it?
Type: Link | Published: 09.08.06
MindMatters is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention program for secondary schools. The program facilitates a whole school approach in promoting positive mental health and aims to enhance the development of school environments where young people feel safe, valued, engaged and purposeful.
moreFriendly Schools & Families
Type: Link | Published: 09.08.06
The Friendly Schools & Families Program aims to reduce bullying in schools as well as build schools' capacity to systematically respond to bullying. The Friendly Schools & Families website offers detailed information to assist schools with the implementation of an effective bullying prevention...
moreState School Teachers Union
Type: Link | Published: 09.08.06
The State School Teachers’ Union supports teaching staff by being active and involved in the professional rights, working conditions and interests of all members.
moreEmployee Support Services
Type: Link | Published: 09.08.06
The Department of Education and Training’s Human Resources Services team supports all employees through the provision of support services including counselling services, mediation services and occupational safety and health management.
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