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Attendance matters – resources for schools

Resources for support staff to address the day to day challenges and develop evidence-based strategies approaches.

Behaviour and engagement

Information and materials for parents, carers, teachers and school leaders regarding student behaviour, including policies, procedures and toolkits.

Child protection

Mandatory reporting obligations, child protection training, policy and guidelines. This section also provides information on out of home care.

Healthy eating in schools

Schools have an important role in promoting healthy eating to students and providing an environment that supports a healthy lifestyle.

Inclusive Education for students with disability

Inclusive education means all students can access and fully participate in learning, supported by reasonable adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet their individual …

Live Life Well @ School

Live Life Well @ School assists primary schools to develop whole school strategies that support physical activity and healthy eating.

Mental health programs and partnerships

The department works with mental health organisations here in Australia and internationally. Our focus is on prevention and early intervention.

Our disability priorities

We're strengthening support for our students, teachers and families.

Restrictive Practices

Protecting the rights, safety and freedom of students and staff in our schools.

Statement of Intent: Our shared commitment

The role of schools in strengthening children and young people’s understanding of consent, and preventing and responding to sexual assault and sexual violence among young people.

Student Support Officers

Student Support Officers (SSOs) work within the school community to enhance the learning and wellbeing outcomes of students

Student wellbeing programs and providers

Information on engaging external providers, including quality assured programs and professional learning for staff.

Tailoring health and wellbeing approaches at your school

A suite of resources to help to tailor the health and wellbeing approaches at your school.

Wellbeing framework for schools

The Wellbeing Framework supports schools to create environments that enable students to be healthy, happy, engaged and successful.

Wellbeing support for schools

Information on Wellbeing Nurses, National Student Wellbeing Officers, supporting young carers in NSW public schools, and the 2023 Student Wellbeing Boost.

School Counselling Service

The School Counselling Service plays a key role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students in NSW Public Schools.

Supporting Student Success: One-page overview of planning for students

A one-page overview to support school staff decipher which plans are ‘mandatory’ or ‘as required’ and find all student planning information in one place.

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11/04/2024

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