School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)

Mental health and wellbeing check-in

Just as you set aside time for physical exercise, it is important to make time each day to check in on your child’s mental health and wellbeing.

As your child adjusts to their new routine and not being able to see their friends in person, it is important to be understanding of their feelings of frustration, anxiousness and even anger – every child will react differently.

To support your child, use these mental health and wellbeing check ins to:

provide an opportunity to talk about how they feel and listen to what they say

identify one or two things they could do to address what they are concerned or angry about

ask how they are going, whether they are finding it easy or hard to learn remotely, and if there is anything they’d like your help with.

There is a risk that your child may be bullied online. If you think this happening to them, support is available on how to talk to your child at: Bully Stoppers.

Parentline also offers support on parenting issues such as education and bullying.

Routines and expectations

It is important to develop a routine to support your child as they learn from home. This is important for them and for family members, to provide an environment that encourages learning.

Start and end each day with a check in to help your child:

  • clarify and fully understand the instructions they get from their teachers
  • help them organise themselves and set priorities for their learning at home.

Encourage regular exercise breaks. Your school is likely to provide some suggested activities.

Encourage healthy eating habits and make sure they drink enough water.

Try to keep normal bedtime routines for all children, especially for younger ones.

Managing screen time and online safety

It’s important you keep a balanced approach to home learning. Time spent using digital devices for learning should be broken up with physical exercise and offline learning tasks often.

It’s also important that during this time of remote learning we maintain safe and responsible use of information and communication technologies. This includes:

the appropriate use of digital platforms, privacy and information protection

respectful online communication.