The Wellbeing Team at Newborough East PS plays a crucial role in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students. The team works in partnership with students, families, school-based staff, and external agencies to implement a variety of strategies aimed at enhancing engagement in learning, promoting health outcomes, and supporting families to access necessary external support services.
Inclusive practice is the heart of the wellbeing team’s focus when supporting students and families. They aim to promote a welcoming school culture that values diversity and fosters inclusion. The team work closely with teaching staff to develop individualised approaches to support students to overcome any barriers to learning and engagement so that they can thrive in our educational setting.
The primary work of the wellbeing team includes:
- Overseeing the implementation of the Berry Street Education Model as the wellbeing framework of the school
- Supporting the development of culturally inclusive and relevant teaching practices, particularly for students with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background
- Collaborating with carers and external agencies to support students in Out of Home Care to have consistent and stable educational experiences
- Working closely with families of students with disabilities to ensure inclusive classroom adjustments are in place and individual learning goals developed
- Supporting with actions that promote positive physical and mental health for students and families
- Coordinating frequent meetings of key stakeholders to support positive outcomes for students (academic/social/emotional/behavioural)
- Coordinating Breakfast Club 5 days per week
- Facilitating social skills programs for identified students
- Supporting families to access additional support for their children and work with external providers to ensure clear communication between all professionals involved in the support of individual students
The wellbeing team operates using a referral process which is typically completed by classroom-based staff following conversations with families, however families are also able to make direct contact with the team to complete a parent referral to request support for their child.
