- Tier: Tier 1: Positive mental health promotion
- Category of intervention: Whole school approach to mental health, Social and emotional learning and mental health literacy
- Strength of evidence: Registered professional
- Geographic location: State-wide
Program description
The Respectful Relationships initiative is a whole-school approach that trains teachers and supports schools to model and promote respect, positive attitudes and behaviours.
It teaches children and young people to build healthy relationships and their self-confidence. Respectful Relationships embeds a culture of respect and gender equality across the entire school community. The initiative includes:
- intensive training
- teaching materials
- support for implementation.
Intended outcomes
Create a culture of respect and gender equality across the entire school community.
Program details
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| Program provider | Department of Education |
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Implementation considerations
- Factors to consider: All Government schools are signed up to the whole school approach to Respectful Relationships. Schools are required to implement and embed a sustained approach to Respectful Relationships to support student wellbeing.
- Staffing: Backfilling may be required to attend training and provide time-release for teachers to coordinate and plan to support implementation of the initiative.
Cost
- Item cost: Free
- Detailed cost: Free
How the Fund can be used
Casual relief teaching to release staff.
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