Health & Safety
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Study finds playground duty times are a burning issue for teachers
Changing meal break times in schools could reduce teachers’ risk of skin cancer by more than half.
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The missing middle: puberty is a critical time at school, so why aren’t we investing in it more?
There is not enough support in the education system to help young people during the often stressful transition from primary…
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3 out of 10 girls skip class because of painful periods. And most won’t talk to their teacher about it
Research reports Australian teachers are uncomfortable addressing menstruation. This often results in periods being taught as a negative and troublesome…
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School chaplains may be cheaper than psychologists. But we don’t have enough evidence of their impact
Since its inception by the Howard government in 2006, there have been concerns from many, including parents and education unions,…
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No such thing as a healthy tan: shade structures for schools
Assess your property and create a shade plan. Shade structures make avoiding the sun a no-brainer for students
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Why some learners thrive in lockdown
One parent described the return to school as “very stressful” and a mother of a Year 8 boy with ADHD…
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More counsellors in the pipeline for NSW schools
There are currently more than 1,000 school counselling positions in NSW public schools, with someone available for students to talk…
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Schools warned to watch out for ‘best friend’ bullying
A new study has found that when young people are repeatedly harmed through peer aggression and bullying, one in seven…
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Scrubbing up on school washroom needs
When the federal government moved to re-open schools, teachers were rightly concerned they were being put at risk. While the…
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Schools get ready for bushfire season
What is the official advice? Almost a year on from the most devastating bushfire season in the state’s history, work…
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