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Supporting positive behaviour in Victorian government schools

Information and resources for parents, carers and schools to support positive student behaviour. When schools and families work in partnership, we achieve the best outcomes.

Partnerships create school environments that are safe, inclusive, and respectful. This supports all students to thrive.

As parents and carers, you play a vital role in positive student behaviour. This includes supporting your child to understand and meet behaviour expectations.

Respectful, safe, engaged: shared expectations to support student behaviour

Learn how you can help support your child to behave positively at school.

Other resources to support your child at home

Supporting your child’s education

Resources and programs for parents and carers to help support their child’s learning.

Monitoring use of technology at home

Support your child to learn about the appropriate use of technology.

Parents and carers – mental health and wellbeing toolkit

Guidance to help strengthen your child’s mental health and wellbeing at home, and how to work with your school and seek help if you have concerns.

What to expect at school

Building a positive relationship with your child’s school

To help make sure that your child feels supported at school, you must work with the school to create a supportive environment.

Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy

This policy outlines the shared roles of parents, carers and school staff in creating a positive environment for learning.

How student behaviour will be supported at school

Learn about the programs and strategies schools use to promote positive behaviour, prevention and early intervention strategies.

Programs and initiatives that support positive behaviour

Schools have access to a range of programs and initiatives that help to support positive student behaviours.

Support and resources for parents/carers

Accessing help and support to guide positive behaviour for your child

How to access help and support to guide positive behaviour for your child at school.

Easing into adolescence: resources for families

Free resources designed for families of adolescents aged 10 to 14 years. They include information and strategies to help children ease into adolescence and secondary school.

Bully Stoppers

A campaign to encourage everyone in every school community to help prevent and respond to bullying.

Safe Socials

Learn about what is available for schools, parents and students to support safe and positive online experiences for children and young people.

Information and resources for schools

School-wide Positive Behaviour Support framework

School-wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) is a globally recognised, evidence-based approach that improves behaviour, wellbeing, and learning for children and young people.

Positive Classroom Management Strategies

The Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS) are 8 evidence-informed practices that create safer, more purposeful learning environments supporting student learning, wellbeing and behaviour.

Behaviour – Students: Resources

Advice on the Policy and Advisory Library on assisting Victorian government schools to create positive climates for learning and to support student behaviour.

Amplify toolkit

A collection of purposefully created Amplify professional resources, and a curated and growing selection of external student voice, agency and leadership (SVAL) resources.

Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0)

The VTLM 2.0 provides increased clarity for teachers about the elements of teaching that have the strongest evidence base including existing frameworks that contribute to effective student wellbeing and classroom management.

Preventing and addressing racism in schools

This policy supports government schools to strengthen their culture and practice to prevent and address racism, religious intolerance and racial and religious vilification. All Victorian government schools must implement this policy.

Bullying prevention and response

The purpose of this policy is to support schools to create safe and respectful school climates and address all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying.

Student engagement

The purpose of this policy is to assist schools to create an effective local student engagement policy which provides the basis on which schools develop and maintain safe, supportive and inclusive school environments.

Disability Inclusion: support for students with disability

Disability Inclusion is part of the Government’s approach to inclusive education. It provides extra support for students with disability in Victorian Government schools.

Raising and resolving issues at school

Use and share new resources to support students to understand their rights and responsibilities when raising a problem or issue at school.

School Community Safety Orders

A legislative scheme to protect the school community from harmful, threatening or abusive behaviour from parents, carers and other adults.

Koorie education

Support schools in providing quality and meaningful education to Koorie students, where Koorie students engage fully in their schooling years, and gain the knowledge and skills to excel at year 12 or its equivalent.

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Updated 27 March 2026

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