Wellbeing

‘Cruel’ wellbeing approach adding to teachers’ stress – study

Challenges faced by overworked teachers are being intensified by expectations placed on them to manage their own wellbeing, new research shows

Student lives at risk over school mental health policies

Thousands of tertiary-qualified counsellors are available for schools but are being shut out of the system

Tips for teachers and leaders to combat student anxiety

The Educator speaks to Dr Tom Brunzell, Director of Education at Berry Street

How to get students engaged in learning at the start of a new school year

The Educator speaks to James Horrocks, Head of Wellbeing at Waverley College

How much should schools rely on AI in their risk assessments?

The Educator speaks to an expert who shares some valuable insights into this important topic

The value of professional learning in combating student anxiety

If teachers confidently engage with an anxious student, they can teach while also helping the child be the ‘boss’ of their anxiety, writes Michael Hawton

How brave conversations can help schools improve student safety

An expert explains the far-reaching benefits of a whole-of-school approach that embeds trauma-informed teaching practice

How to build a whole-school culture of wellbeing for staff and students

The Educator speaks to Yvonne Lindros, ReLATE Consultant and Practice Specialist at the MacKillop Institute

Study reveals impact of internet use on student test scores

Mobile internet access is hurting student test scores, according to a recent study

Why nutrition should be a priority in all Australian schools

The Educator speaks to Dr Catharine Fleming, a lecturer in Public Health at Western Sydney University's School of Science and Health