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Wellbeing & Safety

Practical guidance on wellbeing programmes, student safety, behaviour frameworks, and the supports families should expect from Australian schools.

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Parent reviewing a school's bullying policy folder
Wellbeing & Safety
6 min read

Bullying Policies in Schools: Beyond the Brochure

Interrogate every promise in a school's bullying policy—from definitions and reporting pathways to restorative practice and data transparency.

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Wellbeing & Safety
5 min read

Discipline, Behaviour & School Climate: Questions for 2025

Evaluate how Australian schools balance high expectations, restorative approaches, and inclusive supports to maintain a calm climate.

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Wellbeing & Safety
6 min read

Pastoral Care & Student Support in Schools: Assessing the Safety Net

Evaluate how Australian schools staff, coordinate, and communicate pastoral care so your child always has a trusted safety net.

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Teacher taking students through a wellbeing reflection activity
Wellbeing & Safety
6 min read

Wellbeing Programmes in Schools: What Good Looks Like in 2025

Use this field guide to interrogate Australian school wellbeing programmes—curriculum, staffing, data, and culture—before you enrol.

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Wellbeing & Safety
8 min read

Student Wellbeing & Safety in Schools: The 2025 Evidence Guide

Audit wellbeing programmes, bullying prevention, pastoral care, and behaviour systems so your child learns in a safe, supportive environment.

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