Kids Matter Social Work Students Orientation Working in schools
Been to school Assumptions
Busy All different Contextual Diversity
Websites DECD ACARA KidsMatter
Wellbeing priority SIP Proactive in social emotional learning Mental health protective strategies
Kids Matter 4 components KM Action Team composition Additional programs eg Bounce Back Play is the Way Program Achieve
What do schools like? Your role ACARA ✓ Use initiative ✓ Be flexible ✓ Pre-arrange ✓
Relationships, relationships, relationships Work in teams Communicate Respect “busyness” Be in staffroom/coffee shop
Protocols Student files Parent permission Reading student data Ask questions
Child protection Sign in DCSI – everyone RAN Mandatory Notification Disclosures
Hours Staff meetings Yard duties After hours events Pupil free days Excursions
Duty of care Teacher legally responsible Line of sight Accountability Outcomes Data tracking
Support services Integrated Services Model Engagement + Attendance Behaviour Support Family Support Psychology Special Education Speech Pathology
Community links Newsletter Assemblies School website
Some options Lunchtime groups ASD students Challenging behaviors Counselor In classrooms Social skills programs Bullying surveys Data analysis OSHC KMAT
First weeks Make regular meeting times Develop a timetable Work shadow Set some goals Listen and learn Work to your strengths Research the education system Step out of your comfort zone
“If ever you become discouraged remember that part of you is flying with every pilot, building with every architect, diagnosing with every doctor, creating with every artist, fashioning with every craftsman and woman. More than that, part of you will be woven into the fabric of every sound relationship and every good home. You make your way into the hearts and minds of the young people you teach.” Thomas Williams Value yourself