Wellbeing and Attitudes to Learning: Survey and Strategies

We can then track children over time and not only address any areas of concern but hopefully evidence that children are enjoying school and that they are motivated and happy in themselves.

The survey will be a very quick way of providing us with a snapshot of the children's perceptions of their own wellbeing. The summary page is very visual so teachers can quickly identify areas that can be worked on as a class. Crucially for us, the system then provides activities, resources and ideas to help address and improve the identified area.

I found the resource useful before pupil conferencing on attendance. It allowed me to see whether the child had a positive attitude to school and were absent for other reasons or whether they struggled with school and therefore discussions could be had over how we could support them. The way you can quickly look at an overview of a child was useful for this. I would also use the resource to look at children who are not achieving as well as expected.

The implementation of the Wellbeing Survey has been invaluable in pinpointing and addressing wellbeing issues. One noteworthy example is when the survey highlighted a considerable uptick in reported stress levels among students. Through the survey data, I recognised the need for personalised support. Consequently, I engaged in one-on-one discussions, collaborated with the parents, teaching staff, and implemented strategies such as targeted mindfulness exercises and referral to additional resources.