Action Team Handbook KidsMatter Primary

Staff Survey

Component 1:

Positive school community

Survey instructions
An important aspect of implementing KidsMatter
Primary is the consultation process with the school
community and, in particular, school staff. Your
responses to this survey will help inform the
planning of KidsMatter Primary in your school.
Some questions are about your work and your
opinions as a staff member and some questions
ask for your impression of what your school does in
different areas relevant to childrens mental health.

It is important that you give your honest

views and not be overly positive. It is okay
to disagree with statements if that is your
honest view.

Your views about your school are

important. Although not every question
may seem relevant to you, please answer
each question as best you can. Only leave
a question blank if it definitely does not
apply to you (e.g. it asks about your class,
but you are not a teacher).

Gathering initial views and then post-

training view are important, as your school

begins its journey. This provides a starting

point for collecting evidence and can be

used to assess progress as your school

moves along the KidsMatter Primary
journey.

Your responses are anonymous in this survey, so do not put your name on this form.
Please circle the rating that best fits your opinion of each statement.
1. Supporting students mental health and wellbeing is a central part of my role.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

2. Our school can make a real difference towards improving students mental health and wellbeing.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

3. Supporting students mental health and wellbeing helps reduce behavioural problems
and i mproves their academic learning outcomes.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

4. I understand who makes up our school community and whats important to them.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

5. Making the time to get to know students is a priority for me.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

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6. I feel valued and respected at our school.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

7. Relationships between staff members are respectful and responsive.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

8. Relationships between staff and students are respectful and responsive.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

9. Relationships between staff and families are respectful and responsive.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

10. Members of our school community feel welcome and included, and this is reflected in our
policies and practices.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

11. Our school has specific policies and practices that promote inclusion and a safe environment.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

12. Our school communicates in a variety of ways to meet the diverse needs of our students
and families.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

13. The contributions of diverse cultures and groups are encouraged in our school.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

14. Our school offers diverse opportunities for students and families to participate in a range
of activities (e.g., special projects, social and community activities).

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

15. Our school provides opportunities for all members of the school community to share their
views and contribute to school decisions.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

Do you have any other comments or concerns related to your school community?

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Staff Survey

Component 2:

Social and emotional

learning for students
Survey instructions
An important aspect of implementing KidsMatter
Primary is the consultation process with the school
community and, in particular, school staff. Your
responses to this survey will help inform the
planning of KidsMatter Primary in your school.
Some questions are about your work and your
opinions as a staff member and some questions
ask for your impression of what your school does in
different areas relevant to childrens mental health.

It is important that you give your honest

views and not be overly positive. It is okay
to disagree with statements if that is your
honest view.

Your views about your school are

important. Although not every question
may seem relevant to you, please answer
each question as best you can. Only leave
a question blank if it definitely does not
apply to you (e.g. it asks about your class,
but you are not a teacher).

Gathering initial views and then post-

training view are important, as your school

begins its journey. This provides a starting

point for collecting evidence and can be

used to assess progress as your school

moves along the KidsMatter Primary
journey.

Your responses are anonymous in this survey, so do not put your name on this form.
Please circle the rating that best fits your opinion of each statement.
1. Improving students social and emotional skills supports their academic learning.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

2. There are many benefits from teaching social and emotional learning in my classroom, like
improved behaviour and learning.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

3. I know about the social and emotional skills that children need to effectively manage feelings
and behaviours, get on with others, make appropriate decisions, and solve problems.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

4. I know how to teach social and emotional skills to my students.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

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5. It is important that the social and emotional curriculum focuses on developing competencies
for self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible
decision-making.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

6. Our school is guided by evidence when it selects social and emotional learning programs
for students.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

7. Social and emotional skills are taught formally and integrated as part of the regular
curriculum at our school.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

8. Teaching of social and emotional learning is viewed holistically in our curriculum.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

9. I am a role model to students of social and emotional skills.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

10. I actively support students in developing social and emotional skills through daily interactions.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

11. I provide opportunities for students to practise and adapt their social and emotional skills in
a range of daily interactions in and out of the classroom.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

12. Information is provided to families about our schools approach to social and emotional learning.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

13. I work collaboratively with families in developing students social and emotional skills.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

Do you have any other comments or concerns related to your school community?

Action Team Handbook KidsMatter Primary

Staff Survey

Component 3:

Working with parents

and carers
Survey instructions

An important aspect of implementing KidsMatter

Primary is the consultation process with the school
community and, in particular, school staff. Your
responses to this survey will help inform the
planning of KidsMatter Primary in your school.
Some questions are about your work and your
opinions as a staff member and some questions
ask for your impression of what your school does in
different areas relevant to childrens mental health.

It is important that you give your honest

views and not be overly positive. It is okay
to disagree with statements if that is your
honest view.

Your views about your school are

important. Although not every question
may seem relevant to you, please answer
each question as best you can. Only leave
a question blank if it definitely does not
apply to you (e.g. it asks about your class,
but you are not a teacher).

Gathering initial views and then post-

training view are important, as your school

begins its journey. This provides a starting

point for collecting evidence and can be

used to assess progress as your school

moves along the KidsMatter Primary
journey.

Your responses are anonymous in this survey, so do not put your name on this form.
Please circle the rating that best fits your opinion of each statement.
1. Building collaborative relationships with parents and carers is a priority for our school.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

2. Childrens mental health and wellbeing is better supported when home and school work together.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

3. I build effective collaborative and supportive relationships with the parents and carers
of my students.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

4. Our school supports me in improving my skills of communicating effectively with parents

and carers about child development, learning, mental health and wellbeing.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

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5. I know how to communicate effectively with parents and carers in areas related to child
development, learning, mental health and wellbeing.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

6. I always communicate effectively with parents and carers about their child.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

7. Our school helps me to identify resources and services that support parenting.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

8. Our school helps me by facilitating parent and carer access to resources and services.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

9. Our school actively promotes opportunities for parents and carers to connect with each
other and develop support networks.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

10. I encourage parents and carers to make connections with other parents and participate
in support networks.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

11. Our school facilitates access for parents and carers to community groups that provide
support for families.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

Do you have any other comments or concerns related to your school community?

Action Team Handbook KidsMatter Primary

Staff Survey

Component 4:

Helping children with

mental health difficulties
Survey instructions
An important aspect of implementing KidsMatter
Primary is the consultation process with the school
community and, in particular, school staff. Your
responses to this survey will help inform the
planning of KidsMatter Primary in your school.
Some questions are about your work and your
opinions as a staff member and some questions
ask for your impression of what your school does in
different areas relevant to childrens mental health.

It is important that you give your honest

views and not be overly positive. It is okay
to disagree with statements if that is your
honest view.

Your views about your school are

important. Although not every question
may seem relevant to you, please answer
each question as best you can. Only leave
a question blank if it definitely does not
apply to you (e.g. it asks about your class,
but you are not a teacher).

Gathering initial views and then post-

training view are important, as your school

begins its journey. This provides a starting

point for collecting evidence and can be

used to assess progress as your school

moves along the KidsMatter Primary
journey.

Your responses are anonymous in this survey, so do not put your name on this form.
Please circle the rating that best fits your opinion of each statement.
1. I understand the factors that can put children at risk of experiencing mental health difficulties.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

2. I understand childhood mental health difficulties, including common signs and symptoms,
and their impacts on children and families.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

3. Getting help and support early is very important for improving outcomes for students and
families who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

4. Our school community is inclusive and accepting of members who may be experiencing
mental health difficulties.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

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5. Our school community has specific policies and practices that support students and f amilies
experiencing mental health difficulties to seek appropriate help.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

6. Assisting students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties is part of my role.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

7. I understand there are boundaries to my role in supporting students who may be

experiencing mental health difficulties.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

8.
I know the school protocols and processes for recognising and responding to students who
may be experiencing mental health difficulties, including helping them to remain engaged in
their education.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

9. I can recognise a student who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

10. Within the limits of my role, I am able to support a student who may be experiencing mental
health difficulties.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

11. I follow our school processes, which facilitate support and referral for students who may
be experiencing mental health difficulties.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

12. Our school has effective working relationships and clear referral pathways with local mental
health services and supports families to access these services.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

13. Our school works effectively with families and professionals in caring for students mental
health and learning needs.

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neutral

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

Do you have any other comments or concerns related to your school community?