School Wide Positive Behaviour Supports - SWPBS

What is School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support?

School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) is a school improvement framework that helps schools create a positive and supportive learning environment .It improves student behaviour, wellbeing, and academic outcomes by focusing on prevention and making the best use of school resources.

Goals of SWPBS:

→Support the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of all students, including those with challenging behaviours, through instruction and environmental supports.

→Provide a clear structure for using evidence-based practices that benefit every student.

→Use data to guide decisions and improve support.

→Help staff develop confidence and skills in evidence-based practices.

An evidence-based, multi-tiered approach ensures schools can meet students’ social (how we interact), emotional (how we feel), and behavioural (how we act) needs—creating a safe and effective learning environment for all.

Why do schools adopt SWPBS?

Schools adopt School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) to create safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. SWPBS helps schools:

Support Student Behaviour & Wellbeing

→Teach and reinforce positive behaviours so students feel safe and ready to learn.

→Reduce disruptions and help teachers spend more time teaching.

Build a Positive School Culture

→Strengthen relationships between students, staff, and families.

→Foster respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Use Evidence-Based Practices

→Align behaviour, wellbeing, and learning supports to meet student needs.

→Reduce bullying, suspensions, and exclusions by focusing on prevention and support.

Maximise Resources & Improve Outcomes

→Ensure interventions are efficient, effective, and sustainable.

→Make the best use of time, staff, and funding to support all students.

SWPBS helps schools enhance learning and wellbeing, aligning with the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO 2.0), a Victorian Government continuous improvement framework for all schools and aims at setting students up for success.

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