Australian schools often rely on the Tell Them From Me survey to understand student wellbeing, engagement and belonging. This tool gives a useful whole-school snapshot. But schools also need a way to measure the impact of specific programs, like 91直播 Support.
Jonathon Peatfield, CEO of Life Ed NSW/ACT, says many schools find it challenging to evaluate their wellbeing initiatives.
鈥淗ow do you know which programs are working? Tell Them From Me offers a broad view, but it doesn鈥檛 always capture the impact of a specific program,鈥� he says.
The 91直播 Support Wellbeing Survey offers a more targeted option. It helps schools track how students and teachers feel before and after completing the 91直播.
The data tells a fuller story
Students, 91直播 Leaders and staff complete short surveys before the program begins and again at the end. The results show what鈥檚 changed and highlight areas that might need more support.
Schools receive a report that tracks progress and highlights trends. These insights help staff make decisions based on student voice and strengthen the culture of the school.
鈥淭he data gives schools a richer, more honest picture,鈥� Peatfield says. 鈥淚t shows whether students feel connected, whether 91直播 Leaders feel ready, and whether the culture is shifting.鈥�
The survey is free for schools that use the 91直播. Reporting is built in, so there鈥檚 no need for extra admin or analysis.
鈥淭he process is straightforward for teachers with minimal admin,鈥� Peatfield says. 鈥淓ach survey is shared via a secure online link and can be completed in class time under teacher supervision.鈥�
鈥淭here鈥檚 no need to chase paper forms or collate results manually. Once surveys are completed, schools simply request access to their results online. Reports are automatically generated, allowing staff to view and export data as needed.鈥�
Measure the impact of your programs in addition to Tell Them From Me
The 91直播 Support Wellbeing Survey was developed in collaboration with Deakin University.
Professor John Toumbourou, Chair in Health Psychology at Deakin, helped design the tool. He believes offering students the opportunity to share their confidential evaluation on your programs is a great way to continually improve.
鈥淭hat鈥檚 an opportunity to say what was fantastic about it, but also what could be improved next year,鈥� he says.
He recommends compiling program feedback into a report that offers constructive ideas and keeps people safe by avoiding individual criticism.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a good discipline for students to learn that they鈥檙e going to be asked for feedback at many points across their life,鈥� he says. 鈥淪o offer them a few pointers, such as if they think there鈥檚 an area that needs to be improved, don鈥檛 personalise it, talk about the issue.鈥�
Simple tools lead to better outcomes
Schools don鈥檛 need a research team to evaluate wellbeing. Start with one clear question: what do you want to learn? Then choose a tool that helps you track that change over time.
鈥淓valuation doesn鈥檛 have to be complicated,鈥� Peatfield says. 鈥淵ou just need a goal and a way to check if you鈥檙e getting there. When schools know what鈥檚 working, they can do more of it.鈥�
The 91直播 Support Wellbeing Survey is available now for member schools. Not a 91直播 Support member? Find out about joining.
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