This is a digital download checklist.
This checklist outlines key strategies and practices to promote student wellbeing within educational settings.
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Consistent Routines: Establish clear and consistent routines across classrooms and year groups to provide a stable environment for all students.
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Communication: Share information regarding changes to routines and new events with students to keep them informed and prepared. Additionally, outline lesson plans to give students a clear understanding of what to expect.
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Supportive Atmosphere: Cultivate an environment where students feel comfortable asking for help. Provide multiple channels for students to seek assistance, such as worry boxes, mentors, or email.
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Break Activities: Offer a variety of activities during break and lunchtime to cater to different interests and needs.
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Trauma-Informed Practices: Implement trauma-informed models and practices to support students who have experienced trauma.
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Open Communication: Encourage open and honest communication among staff and students. Train staff to listen to students appropriately and provide necessary support.
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Staff Support: Offer resources and support for staff to learn more about neurodiversity and build confidence in working with a diverse student population.
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Resilience and Growth Mindset: Promote the teaching of resilience and a growth mindset to help students develop coping skills and a positive outlook.
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Student Feedback: Collect and act upon student opinions about the school environment, ensuring their voices are heard and valued.
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Inclusive Representation: Ensure diverse representation on student councils or other decision-making boards to reflect the student body.
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Self-Reflection: Encourage students to reflect on their own strengths and needs to foster self-awareness and personal growth.
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Positive Attitudes: Promote positive attitudes towards neurodiversity and differences to create an inclusive school culture.
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Access to Support: Make sure all students know how to access support services such as the student counsellor, school nurse, or learning mentors.
By adopting these strategies, schools can create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the wellbeing of all students.
This product is a digital download.
- 1 x A4 PDF page
Reference: The Neurodiverse Classroom: A Teacher's Guide to Individual Learning Needs an How to Meet Them by Victoria Honeybourne
