Building positive school relationships

Our school staff value positive and respectful partnerships with families to support every child’s learning, safety and wellbeing.

We recognise that positive relationships between families and schools contribute to a safe, respectful and supportive environment for students. We will work in partnership with families to support a child’s learning, safety and wellbeing.

There are times when families may need guidance about how schools manage relationships, communication or changes to family circumstances.

Read this information to understand how schools support students, how they work with parents and caregivers, and the responsibilities everyone shares in keeping the focus on the child.

School staff prioritise:

• your child’s best educational interests
• their safety and well-being at school
• the smooth and safe operation of the school.

They aim to communicate clearly, work respectfully with family members and make decisions that maintain a supportive learning environment for all students.

To find guidance about how schools work with families in different situations, refer to:

• Connect and Respect – information to support positive relationships between school staff and families, including communication, respectful behaviour, and collaborative problem solving
• Supporting students during family disputes – information about how school staff respond when family circumstances change and disputes arise, what they can and cannot do, and how families and schools can work together to support student wellbeing.