Student welfare

Delaying a child’s enrolment to Kindergarten for a year has mental health benefits, according to new research from Stanford University.

Is there a link between time spent online and wellbeing and attendance? A recent OECD report explored.

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What do students worry about before transitioning into secondary school? A new study, published in the Australian Journal of Education, provides some interesting insights.

An independent study shows 26 per cent of Australians aged 12 to 17 participate in some form of piracy activity.

Schools need programs and structures in place to support the transition from primary to secondary, but research also suggests students' positive expectations could make the experience easier.

The argument for working at standing desks often centres on the related health benefits, but a new study suggests they could increase student engagement.

Schools collect and receive personal and sensitive information on a daily basis. What are the legal requirements for managing and using this data? Teacher asked three legal experts.

A clear, transparent line of communication, clear expectations and mutual respect - one principal shares her school's approach to building strong parent and family relationships.

Regular reviews of policies and practices help to systematically assess pastoral care resources, strengths, needs, threats and opportunities. This action plan will make the process easy.