How Guildford West Public School Transformed Whole School Wellbeing Over The Past Eight Years with Life Skills GO

At Guildford West Public School, prioritising student wellbeing has always been a key focus. However, as with many schools, the challenge was how to consistently implement a structured approach that would provide real-time insights, integrate seamlessly with existing programs, and empower staff to take proactive action based on data.

In 2018, Guildford West Public School began using Life Skills GO as part of a pilot program. Since then, the platform has become an integral part of their Whole School Wellbeing strategy. Here's how Life Skills GO has helped the school enhance its wellbeing initiatives, improve student outcomes, and make a lasting impact on the entire school community.

A Holistic Approach to Whole School Wellbeing

At Guildford West, wellbeing is not an afterthought — it’s central to their educational philosophy. Life Skills GO supports this holistic approach by providing a comprehensive toolset that complements existing teaching methods, wellbeing programs, and social-emotional learning initiatives.

The platform’s easy-to-use tools, including the check-in tool, mindfulness exercises, and curriculum-aligned resources, have been embraced by teachers across all year levels. Life Skills GO ensures that wellbeing is integrated consistently into daily classroom practices, helping to build emotional literacy and self-regulation while reinforcing a shared language and strategies school-wide.

Real-Time Data Drives Proactive Interventions

One of the most powerful features of Life Skills GO is its ability to provide real-time data. This data offers teachers valuable insights into the emotional states of students, allowing them to adjust their approach in the moment. The check-in tool collects data on how students are feeling throughout the day, and this information is reviewed daily through class dashboards.

For classroom teachers, this means they can respond to students' needs immediately, tailoring their lessons and interactions to ensure that each student is ready to learn. For school leaders and executive staff, the real-time data allows them to track trends and gain deeper insights into individual students, class groups, and stage cohorts, enabling them to implement targeted interventions as necessary.

Seamless Integration with Current SIS Platform

One of the biggest advantages of Life Skills GO at Guildford West is its seamless integration with the school’s existing School Information System (SIS). The platform fits right into the current routines and systems used at the school, eliminating any disruptions to teaching and learning time.

Life Skills GO’s automated reporting and insights mean that teachers and school leaders don’t need to spend additional time manually tracking data or generating reports. All the real-time, daily insights into student wellbeing, behaviour, and emotional states are delivered instantly through the platform, ensuring there’s no lag in responding to student needs.

The integration allows staff to stay focused on what really matters — supporting student wellbeing — without worrying about technology or administrative burdens. Life Skills GO’s ability to gather and analyse this data without taking time away from teaching is a game-changer. No school on the planet would be able to achieve this level of real-time, automated insight without the innovative technology that Life Skills GO has built.

Enhancing Collaboration with Families and Learning Support Teams

Guildford West has made significant strides in enhancing their ability to collaborate with parents and learning support teams. With Life Skills GO, they now have a reliable, evidence-backed system for tracking student wellbeing, which facilitates more meaningful conversations with parents and carers about their child’s emotional health and progress.

Through regular updates and data-driven insights, teachers and school staff can share specific areas of concern with parents, whether it’s regarding a child’s emotional state or the need for further support. The ability to track and measure wellbeing data consistently has helped strengthen the partnership between the school and families, ensuring that everyone is aligned in supporting each student’s holistic development.

Seamlessly Integrating with Teaching and Learning Programs

Life Skills GO has seamlessly integrated into Guildford West’s existing teaching and learning programs, with no added complexity for teachers. The platform is intuitive and easy to navigate, reducing the burden on educators and giving them more time to focus on their students.

For example, Life Skills GO integrates with the school’s PDHPE programs (Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education), aligning wellbeing lessons with the curriculum. Teachers can easily incorporate social and emotional learning into their daily routines using the platform’s box set resources and other educational materials.

By reducing the workload associated with manual tracking and wellbeing management, Life Skills GO empowers teachers to focus on what truly matters: supporting student wellbeing and fostering academic success.

Data-Informed Decision Making for School Improvement

Life Skills GO has not only improved the day-to-day management of student wellbeing but also aligned perfectly with Guildford West’s Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP). The data provided by the platform helps the school assess the effectiveness of their current wellbeing programs, identify areas for improvement, and guide future initiatives based on real-time insights.

The school also uses the platform’s data to inform their School Behaviour Support and Management Plan, ensuring that wellbeing is integrated into their approach to behaviour management. This data-driven approach has strengthened the school’s focus on prevention and early intervention, reducing the likelihood of behaviour issues escalating.

Looking to the Future

Guildford West is continually expanding its use of Life Skills GO, with plans to further personalise the platform’s features to meet the evolving needs of their students. The school is considering customising emotional check-ins to gather more specific data on students’ emotional states, as well as encouraging students to engage more deeply with their online Life Skills Go Quiet Space and wellbeing journals.

The school’s commitment to student wellbeing is unwavering, and Life Skills GO plays a crucial role in helping them stay ahead of the curve. With ongoing refinement and new tools being added, Guildford West is excited about the future and how Life Skills GO will continue to support their vision of a safe, supportive, and thriving school community.

Why Life Skills GO is a Must-Have for Schools

Guildford West’s experience with Life Skills GO shows that with the right tools and data-driven insights, schools can take proactive, meaningful action to support student wellbeing. Here’s how Life Skills GO can benefit your school:

• Real-Time Data: Quickly identify wellbeing trends and take immediate action.
• Improved Collaboration: Strengthen connections with parents, learning support teams, and students.
• Seamless Integration: Fit easily into existing programs without disrupting learning time.
• Data-Informed Decisions: Use actionable insights to refine and improve wellbeing strategies.

Life Skills GO is more than just a platform — it’s a tool that empowers schools to prioritise student wellbeing while also improving academic outcomes. By providing real-time, actionable data, it helps educators make informed decisions and ensures that every student receives the support they need to thrive.

Is your school ready to transform its approach to Whole School Wellbeing? Sign up for a free trial today and see how Life Skills GO can make a difference in your school’s wellbeing strategy.