Wellbeing

At The Hospital School at Westmead, we focus on helping students maintain academic progress, support their social and emotional wellbeing, and ensure smooth transitions back to their regular schools or alternative pathways. Our teachers manage diverse caseloads of students with complex needs, Creating Individual Educational Programs tailored to each student, and Personalised Learning Plans specifically developed for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to support their learning needs and success. We work closely with families, medical teams, and schools to provide flexible curriculum planning and regular progress monitoring. This approach aligns with the NSW School Excellence Framework, promoting a culture of high expectations, student agency, inclusion, and wellbeing.

How we support student wellbeing

Our commitment is guided by our core values of Fluidity, Agency, Connections, and Expansion, and includes:

• Personalised learning plans that respect individual health, cultural, and educational needs
• Strong collaboration with families, medical teams, and enrolment schools
• Ongoing use of assessments to track progress and adapt teaching
• Safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments
• Fostering an inclusive and respectful environment that celebrates and supports the diverse identities of all students, including LGBTQI+, students of colour, and students with additional needs.
• Classroom expectations: Be Respectful, Be Safe, Be a Good Listener, and Have a Growth Mindset
• Promoting student involvement in learning and transition decisions
• Continuous professional learning for staff
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
• Flagging students with long-term functional impacts under the NCCD for tailored support
• Aligning with the School Excellence Framework to excel in learning, wellbeing, and leadership.

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