Understanding and Responding to Students

Practical Whole-School Training for Primary Schools

Supporting school staff to respond confidently, safely and consistently to challenging behaviour, emotional escalation and complex student needs.

Delivered to more than 40 Victorian schools with consistent highly positive staff feedback.

This full-day professional learning program provides practical, evidence-informed strategies that staff can apply immediately within classrooms, playgrounds and broader school settings.

Schools Are Managing Increasing Complexity

Many schools are experiencing:

• student emotional dysregulation

• complex and unsafe behaviours

• trauma-related responses

• occupational violence concerns

• student anxiety and distress

• staff fatigue and burnout

• increasing classroom complexity

Participants explore:

• responding to common mental health issues in school settings

• understanding behavioural escalation

• supporting students to make safe behavioural choices

• practical de-escalation communication strategies

• trauma-informed responses

• maintaining professionalism under stress

• understanding emotional triggers

• responding consistently across teams

• supporting safer learning environments

Designed for Whole-School Staff Teams

Suitable for:

• teachers

• education support staff

• leadership teams

• wellbeing teams

• administration staff

• specialist staff

Delivered during curriculum days or staff professional learning days.

Training can also be tailored to your school’s specific needs and behavioural challenges.

Enquiries and Bookings

Schools across Victoria are increasingly seeking practical staff training around behavioural escalation, emotional regulation and staff confidence.

Bookings are now open for:

• Term 3 2026

• Term 4 2026

• January 2027

To discuss a tailored training session for your school:

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