Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Western Metropolitan Region
A STAGED RESPONSE - Supporting Student Engagement
“Positive Behaviours are most effectively supported through relationship based whole school and
classroom practices. However it is recognised that some individuals and groups of students require
individual support in the development of pro social positive behaviours. For most of these children
and young people the development of pro social behaviour is achieved in stages.
Some students who are at risk of disengagement from their learning require evidence based
targeted interventions that are monitored regularly to assist them to improve their wellbeing and
educational performance. These students are best supported in calm, consistent and predictable
school classrooms and environments that understand and recognise their individual needs and
provide evidence based support.”
Page 23 - Effective Schools are Engaging Schools, Student Engagement Guidelines
This WMR Staged Response Proforma aims to provide school personnel with:
1. A framework to assist the school in the identification, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of support strategies to address the barriers to learning for students at risk of
disengagement, with focus on a whole school approach to engagement.
2. Key communication tool providing documentation/record to enable effective
communication and seamless transitions between early childhood services, significant stages
in schooling, primary/secondary transition and other learning/employment/training
pathways.
3. Key documentation for Referral for additional support through Community Agencies,
Student Support Services, Flexible Learning Options, from the Regional Office, Student
Wellbeing Team and to the Multi Service Intervention Response Team (MIRT) and for
consultation with Regional Network Leaders.
Individual Student Details
Student Name
Year Level
Date of Birth
Student Number
Student PSD Number
Student in Out of Home Care
School Name
Allocated Case Co-ordinator
WHOLE SCHOOL APPROACH TO STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Roles and Responsibilities
Student Wellbeing Coordinator (SWC) / Primary Wellbeing Officer (PWO)/
Student Support Service Officer (SSSO)
Principal Class Team
Parent/Student/Teacher Representatives
Community Agency Representatives
Whole School Programs and Frameworks - Prevention and Early Intervention
School Wide Positive
http://www.pbis.org
Behaviour Support (SW-PBS)
It’s Not Okay to be Away
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/healthwellbeing/wellbeing/attendance/initiative.
htm
Managed Individual Pathways
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/sensecyouth/careertrans/mips/default.htm
Tool (MIPS)
Language Support Program
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/lsp/default.htm
School Wide Curriculum
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/drugeducation
Addressing Wellbeing
Buliding Respectful and Safe
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/healthwellbeing/respectfulsafe/default.htm
Schools
Anti Bullying Programs
http://bullyingnoway.com.au/ideasbox/things-work/
http://www.amf.org.au
National Safe Schools
Framework
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/publications_resources/profiles/
national_safe_schools_framework.htm
Wannik Strategy
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/directions/wannik/default.htm
Foundation House
http://www.foundationhouse.org.au/home/index.htm
New Hope
http://www.newhope.asn.au/
Promoting Alternative
http://www.channing-bete.com/prevention-programs/paths/paths.html
Thinking Strategies (PATHS)
TRIBES
http://acer.edu.au/acerpress/tribes/html
Circle Time
http://circlespeak.com.au/
Restorative Practices
http://www.restorativepractices.org.au/
Calmer Classrooms
http://www.ocsc.vic.gov.au/downloads/calmer_classrooms.pdf
Kids Matter- Heart Masters
http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/primary/programs-guide/heart-masters/
You Can Do It
http://www.youcandoit.com.au/AboutYouCanDoIt/
Mind Matters/Kids Matters
http://www.mindmatters.edu.au/default.asp
Understanding Poverty
http://www.ahaprocess.com/store/more/excerpts/workbook_Framework.pdf
Literacy / Numeracy Programs
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/litnum/default.htm
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teachingresources/english/readi
ngrecovery
Secondary School Nurse
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/healthwellbeing/health/schoolnursing/
School Focussed Youth Service
http://www.sfys.infoxchange.net.au/
Youth Central
http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/
Protective Behaviours
http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/primary/programs-guide/protective-behaviours
Positive Partnerships
http://www.autismtraining.com.au/
Individual Student – Early Identification and Early Intervention
History of Intervention and Collection of Information
ACTION
- Consult previous early childhood services
- Consult previous
teachers/school/understand abilities
- Discussion of past school history, social and
emotional development
-Review previous home/school strategies
- Previous external agency involvement
- Discussion with parent/guardian
- Transition Plan
- Young Person in Out of Home CareEducation Commitment
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
-Teach school-wide expectations
Positive Behaviour Support in Schools
(Element 5, Appendix 3, Page 35)
-Review suitable- school-wide programs
- community programs
- Develop relationships in school
-Identification of strengths and interests
STAFF
DATE
COMMENTS
or
Intervention – Attach documentation where appropriate
Program Modification – Please Refer to the Student Engagement Guidelines
http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/stuman/wellbeing/segpolicy.pdf
ACTION
- Classroom environment
- Timetable/Curriculum modifications
-Yard/Playground environment
-Lunch/Recess activities
-Strategies/Plan
- Teaching and learning strategies
- Teacher assessments/determine abilities
- Individual Learning Plans
(Element 5, Appendix 1, Page 33)
- Behaviour management plan
-Focus on strengths & interest
-Managed Individual Pathways Plan (MIPs)
- Literacy and Numeracy Intervention
- Identification/Promotion of special interest and skills
- Specific Areas of Disengagement
- Specific Areas of Engagement
(Discuss with Student/Parent/Teacher)
- Safety Plan
http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/stu
man/wellbeing/Information_for_School_Staff.pdf
- Support
- School Based or External Mentor
- Class Teacher
- Education Support Officers
- Student Support Group established and
Coordinator Nominated
STAFF
DATE
COMMENTS
or
Attendance
ACTION
- Document and Track Student Attendance
- Specific areas of concern
- Parental involvement
- Attitudes to schools Survey Data
Repeated Student Absences
- Individual Return to School Plan
(Element 5, Appendix 6&7, Student Absence
Learning Plan Template, Page 40)
http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/stu
man/wellbeing/segpolicy.pdf
- Contact SSSO Key Contact Person
- Consider a Mandatory Report
- Letter from Region and further Support Options
after evidence of a Staged Response
STAFF
DATE
COMMENTS
or
Consultation with Student Support Service Officers (SSSO)
ACTION
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
-Youth Worker
- Speech Pathologist
- Visiting Teacher
- Network Coordinator
-Transfer SSSO file where appropriate (consent
obtained for service prior to transfer)
-Assessments Discussed/Completed
- Results from Assessments
- Case Management
-Consultation with Regional Student Wellbeing Team
- Consultation with SSSO Team regarding student
eligibility for the Program for Students with
Disabilities. Possible Application.
PSD Guidelines
http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/stu
man/wellbeing/PSD_Guidelines_2012.pdf
- Monitoring and review student progress
- Case Conference with Student Support Group (SSG)
- Individual Learning Plans
- Behaviour Management Plans
- Semester Reports
- Relevant External Reports
-Referral to Community Agencies
STAFF
DATE
COMMENTS
or
School Based and Community Agency Intervention
ALLOCATED CASE COORDINATOR: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Please Note: If a student has been suspended on 4 separate occasions or for a total of 8 days, you will need to complete a
Form A - Regional Suspension Notification Form (Refer to Student Engagement Guidelines, Element 5, Appendix 13, pg 51).
A copy of this is required to be sent to the relevant SSSO Network Coordinator, Regional Network Leader, and the Regional Office via
wmro@edumail.vic.gov.au
ACTION
Student Support Group established and regular
meetings held. Review as required.
Membership:
*
*
*
*
Review Date:
Case Coordinator:
Agreed objectives and strategies for this student from
support group
*
*
*
Family/School request for Community Agency
Involvement.
DATE
COMMENTS
or
Consider Referral to Community Agencies for Additional Student/Family/School Support
Contact Parent/Guardian to gain consent where appropriate.
Services
Department Of Human Services Child Protection
Child FIRST- Family Referral Support
Department 0f Human Services Disability Client Services
Royal Children’s Hospital Mental Health Services
Travancore School Consultation
Orygen/Headspace
Substance Use Services
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Services (CALD)
Youth Transitions
Housing Support Services
Local Youth Services
Contact Details
Intake-1300 664 977
Brimbank Melton 1300 138 180
Hobson’s Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne,
Wyndham, Moonee Valley 1300 786 433
1300 360 462
1800 445 511
9345 6053
9342 2800
YSAS – 9415 8881 DAS West- 8345 6682
Contact SFYS Co-ordinator for a copy of most
recent CALD Directory
Contact Regional Later Years Co-ordinator
1300 360 462
Contact Local Government Area Youth Services
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of specific services available.
For further information and relevant community agency services, please contact your:
Student Support Services Officer
Regional Student Wellbeing Team
School Focused Youth
Service Co-ordinator
Further support is available through your Local Council Funded Youth Services
PHONE
WEBSITE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Wyndham
Hobsons Bay
(03) 9742 8155
(03) 9932 4000
Melton
(03) 9747 5373
Maribyrnong
(03) 9091 4700
http://youth.wyndham.vic.gov.au
http://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
http://www.melton.vic.gov.au
http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Brimbank
(03) 9364 1800
Moonee Valley
(03) 9243 8708
http://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/Residents/Families_Children_and_Youth/Youth_Services
http://www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/for-residents/family-children-and-youth/youth-services.aspx
Melbourne
(03)9658 9658
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/CommunityServices/ForYouth/Pages/YouthSupportServices.aspx
Additional information is also available via your local School Focused Youth Service Coordinator
REGION
Wyndham / Hobson’s Bay
Footscray / Sunshine
Melbourne / Moonee Valley
Keilor / Melton
NAME
Emma Terris
Gail Jessen
Amy German
Anita Gary
EMAIL
eterris@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
gjessen@mcm.org.au
Amy.german@mackillop.org.au
a.gary@goodshepvic.org.au
PHONE
9932 4007
9680 8238
9680 8444
9364 3200
Consider a Referral to the Multi-Services Intervention Response Team (MIRT).
MIRT is a partnership between DEECD, DHS Child Protection, Disability Client Services, RCH Mental Health Services and MacKillop Education
Services. Schools can refer to MIRT when they have exhausted all interventions for the young person and they are at risk of being excluded
from school.
Contact MIRT Executive Officer at Regional Office on 9291 6500.
DEECD/DHS Partnering Agreement for Young People in Out of Home Care: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/healthwellbeing/default.htm
Contact: Student Wellbeing Team at Regional Office Ph: 9291 6500
ACTION
Individual Learning Plan
Y/N
COMMENTS
DATE
Behaviour Management Plan
Managed Individual Pathways
Plan (MIPs)
Student Support Group
Wannik Strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/directions/wannik/default.htm
Contact: Manager Koorie Education and Engagement Coordinator. Ph: 9275 7000.
ACTION
Individual Learning Plan- Koorie
Education Plan
Individual Tutoring
Consult Gathering Place
Referral to Koorie Education
Officer (KESO)
Managed Individual Pathways
Plan (MIPs)
Y/N
COMMENTS
DATE
Flexible and Blended Learning Options
Short term interventions: Below is a list of Alternative Programs that are offered by Western Region.
Name
Contact No.
Program Outline
CaLM
8746 2566
The Community & Learning Melton Program caters for secondary school students in the Melton Network of Schools who are
experiencing difficulty achieving success in mainstream education.
Sunshine Teaching Unit
8311 5251
Sunshine Teaching Unit operates a 10 week withdrawal program for students from Years 7-10 experiencing difficulties in a
mainstream school. http://www.sunshine.vic.edu.au/teachingunit/about_the_unit.htm
The Oasis
8311 5250
The Oasis is an alternative program for young people aged 13-15 years at risk of disengaging from school. It assists them to
reengage with school or transition to another training or employment pathway.
http://www.sunshine.vic.edu.au/oasis/Site/Welcome.html
Operation Newstart
9345 6053
Operation Newstart is an intervention program working with students aged between 14-18 years who are at risk of
disengaging from school. The program includes life skills, outdoor education and work place visits. http://onv.org.au
Visy Link Centre
9369 8026
Visy Links Centre assists young people aged 15-18 who are disengaged from school. A Year 10 curriculum is offered together
with a Certificate 11 in Business and work experience. Students transitioned back to school, employment or training.
http://www.linkcentre.com.au
River Nile Learning Centre
9687 6244
River Nile Learning Centre is an off-campus VCAL reengagement program for young women who are African refugees with
little or no education. http://www.rnlc.org.au
Other Alternative Programs and courses that young people can access.
Name
Contact
Program Outline
CREATE (Werribee)
9974 9600
Create is an alternative education program for young people aged 14-19 years who are no longer enrolled in school.
http://youth.wyndham.vic.gov.au/support/education/create
Spirit West Services
9689 9722
Spirit West provides a range of education, training and employment pathways.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/community%20programs/tabid/11952/default.aspx
Typo Station
1300 723 317
Typo Station is an early intervention program for your men between 14-17 years. It is a four week residential experience.
http://www.evolve.org.au/pages/Young-Men's-Program.html
Youth Connections provides a national, flexible, individualised and responsive service to assist young people who are most at risk of
disengaging from education or training.
For schools in:
Maribyrnong & Moonee Valley contact WCIG on 9689 3437
Wyndham & Hobson’s Bay contact WCIG on 9731 0477
Brimbank & Melton contact Djerriwarrh Employment & Education Services on 8746 1000