Social/emotional wellbeing

The social and emotional wellbeing of students can strongly impact learning outcomes. Many diverse learners can find social activities challenging. These social and emotional wellbeing practices focus on social skill development, regulating emotions, and coping strategies for an overwhelmed state.

Female student with Laptop
Harnessing student interests (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • be more engaged
  • focus across topics
Student studying near bench
Provide a safe calm space for students (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • learn self-regulation
  • be less disruptive in class
Three children sitting together playing with fidget toys
Supporting students to detect their own emotions from body clues
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
  • recognise body clues
  • identify emotions