As we face an evolving world, student wellbeing is at a critical juncture. With rising mental health challenges and ongoing pressures from academic and social environments, it’s essential that we examine and address the current gaps in how schools are supporting students’ wellbeing. This panel will delve into the urgent challenges and collective action needed to create a thriving, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.
Millions of dollars are being spent on wellbeing programmes in schools, yet a critical question remains: What data are we using to assess the wellbeing needs of a school, and how are we measuring the impact of these programmes post-delivery? Traditional methods often fail to provide real-time, actionable insights, leaving schools without the tools to assess the effectiveness of their initiatives. Without clear data, schools struggle to track whether these programmes are reaching the right students and having a positive, lasting impact.
This webinar will explore how technology can bridge these gaps by using data to track, measure, and improve the effectiveness of wellbeing programmes in real-time, ensuring better student outcomes for every dollar invested.
Key Discussion Points:
1. Establishing a Wellbeing Data Baseline
2. Real-Time Data & Reporting: A Missing Element in Whole School and Student Wellbeing – Moving from Reaction to Prevention
3. Measuring Wellbeing Programme Effectiveness
4. Ensuring Online Safety
5. Maximising Teaching Time
6. The Role of Technology for Scalability and Equity
7. The Digital Divide: Access to Technology
Sally Webster is Head of K12 Schools Industry, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Sally has over 15 years’ experience in the K-12 education sector both in the classroom and leading statewide programs.
Nikki Bonus, CEO & Founder of Life Skills GO, brings over 20 years of experience in social-emotional literacy programs and real-time wellbeing data solutions. Life Skills GO platform helps schools detect patterns, deploy interventions, and enhance student wellbeing.
Andrew Smith is CEO of Education Services Australia, a not for profit education technology company owned by all Australian education ministers. ESA develops and deploys national education infrastructure, develops digital education resources and provides technology-based services to the education sector.
