SWPBS at Footscray City Primary School
SWPBS is a broad range of systemic and individualised strategies for achieving important social and learning outcomes in schools while preventing problem behaviour. The key attributes of SWPBS include preventive activities, data-based decision making, and a problem solving orientation. When SWPBS is implemented well, teachers and students have more time to focus on relationships and classroom instruction. Students and staff benefit from:
At FCPS, we have an SWPBS Expected Behaviour Matrix which can be seen below. We encourage families to print and have a copy on the fridge!
- increased respectful and positive behaviour
- increased time focused on instruction
- improved social-emotional wellbeing positive and respectful relationships among students and staff
- increased adoption of evidence-based instructional practices
- a predictable learning environment with improved perceptions of safety and increased attendance
At FCPS, we have an SWPBS Expected Behaviour Matrix which can be seen below. We encourage families to print and have a copy on the fridge!
SWPBS has strong alignment with the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships curriculum, and Zones of Regulation. It is also strongly entwined with the Victorian Curriculum expectations, particularly in regards to the Personal and Social Capability.
All components above contribute to the frameworks and curriculum that guides our school in supporting student wellbeing.
All components above contribute to the frameworks and curriculum that guides our school in supporting student wellbeing.