Student Wellbeing
Student wellbeing can be defined as a state of positive psychological functioning that allows students to thrive, flourish and learn. Wellbeing refers to a state of positive emotional and social functioning that we would wish to nurture in all our students. The term wellbeing has been used to refer not only to a person's subjective experience of 'feeling good' about themselves and their relationships with others but also to their sense of meaning, purpose and growth.
Schools can actively and strategically construct environments and experiences that promote this positive capacity in all students. Such environments will be marked by a willingness to support and challenge students within a strong ethic of caring. Staff wellbeing is also a priority in positive school environments.
When the promotion of wellbeing is pursued as a priority it will be reflected in the following dimensions of the school:
- Philosophically, in the stated aims of the school;
- Structurally, in the organisation of the school;
- In the curriculum and its implementation and in the provision of appropriate facilities and resources;
- In the relationships between staff and students and all groups within the school community and between the school and its wider community.
A comprehensive overview of student wellbeing can also be found in the CEOM Student Wellbeing Research Document 1 [pdf 162kb]
