Join Nikki Bonus, CEO of Life Skills GO, and Daniel Payne, Assistant Principal of Shortland Public School, as we conduct a review of their journey using Life Skills GO nearly two years down the track.

We are excited to share the next Deep Dive in our ongoing series, exploring real schools across Australia that are consistently using wellbeing data to demonstrate improvement in their whole-school wellbeing programs and provide differentiated support to all students.

Join us for an insightful exploration into the innovative strategies employed by Shortland Public School as they harness whole-school wellbeing data to drive and inform student support, foster a nurturing learning environment, and create a deeper sense of belonging.

Led by Nikki Bonus and Daniel Payne, this webinar delves into the practical implementation of a comprehensive, data-led, whole-school wellbeing framework at Shortland Public School, including how they have successfully integrated Life Skills GO into their teaching pedagogy to enhance student learning and engagement.

Wellbeing goes beyond monitoring attendance, behaviour, and periodic surveys – we all know that. We also understand that wellbeing is becoming increasingly important, which is why it is now a focus of every education system worldwide. So, how do we track and monitor the impact of our wellbeing programs without disrupting teaching and learning time? How do we empower teachers with the real-time information they need to support students? How do we engage in an authentic continuous improvement cycle to ensure our students are known, valued, and cared for? Daniel will be sharing the answers to these questions in this webinar.

Topics discussed will include:

Whole-School Approach to Wellbeing Data:
Discover how Shortland Public School seamlessly integrated real-time wellbeing data collection into their daily operations, fostering a culture where student voice is valued and staff engagement is paramount. Learn how they act on this data daily.

Adoption of Life Skills GO into Teaching Pedagogy:
Learn how Shortland Public School has integrated Life Skills GO into their current teaching practices, embedding wellbeing as an essential part of daily classroom learning. Discover how teachers are using the platform to enhance lesson delivery, support social-emotional learning (SEL), and create meaningful connections between wellbeing and academic achievement.

Holistic Insights:
Gain valuable insights into student wellbeing today by exploring the data collected, examining contextual factors that influence student emotions and readiness to learn, and understanding how this can be effectively triangulated with traditional wellbeing data—such as attendance and behaviour—for a comprehensive understanding of each student.

Data-Driven Understanding:
Learn about the factors impacting readiness to learn and the proactive responses that can be provided, as revealed through the wealth of real-time and longitudinal data collected via student check-ins.

Evaluating Wellbeing Programs:
Understand the importance of measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of wellbeing programs to optimise support, improve learning outcomes, and address the specific needs of students. Gain practical insight into how wellbeing data is used to evaluate the impact of interventions and adjust programs to better serve student needs.

Taking Immediate Action:
Understand the far-reaching effects of previous years on students and school communities. Take actionable steps based on the data and insights shared during the webinar to support student wellbeing and create a healthier learning environment.

Implementation of Life Skills GO Platform:
Hear how Shortland Public School began implementing the Life Skills GO platform within existing processes, ensuring minimal disruption for staff while empowering students to take ownership of their wellbeing journey.

Supporting Diverse Learners:
Gain insights into Shortland Public School’s inclusive approach, catering to both mainstream and support classes, and learn about the strategies employed to ensure equitable support for all students.

Lessons Learned:
Benefit from the school's experiences and reflections, offering valuable insights for educators embarking on similar journeys.

This webinar provides a unique opportunity to hear practical strategies and firsthand experiences from Daniel Payne on Shortland Public School’s successful implementation of whole-school wellbeing initiatives. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or stakeholder in student wellbeing, join us to explore ways to enhance student support and foster a nurturing learning environment.

Register now to secure your spot and gain actionable insights from Shortland Public School’s transformative approach to measuring and implementing whole-school student wellbeing.

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ABOUT OUR EXPERTS

Daniel Payne 

After almost 20 years in Public Education, Daniel Payne, Assistant Principal at Shortland Public School, has been instrumental in fostering a positive and supportive school environment across various NSW public schools. At Shortland Public School, the school has embraced Life Skills GO, as a tool that has significantly reshaped their vision for student well-being and development. Life Skills GO has been incorporated seamlessly with the whole school wellbeing strategy to enhance emotional intelligence, resilience, and student voice, aligning with the school’s commitment to nurturing the whole child. This partnership has empowered both staff and students, creating a more inclusive, mindful, and well-rounded school community.

Nikki Bonus is an experienced ed-tech founder and CEO of Life Skills Group, harnessing more than 20 years of deeply personal and professional experience in the development and delivery of social-emotional literacy programs for individuals, organizations, and most importantly, teachers and students. Nikki’s work has helped give voice to more than 850 schools, connecting with 20,000 teachers and 500,000 primary school children to build a continuing evidence base of what works to measure, report and implement real improvements in Social Emotional and Physical Literacy for school communities.

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