Winterfold Primary

At Winterfold Primary School, Student Services provides a coordinated and inclusive approach to supporting students’ learning, wellbeing and engagement.

The Students at Educational Risk (SaER) Deputy Principal leads whole‑school processes to identify and support students at educational risk, including those experiencing academic, social, emotional, behavioural or attendance challenges. Using an early intervention and case management approach, the SaER Deputy works collaboratively with teachers, families and relevant external agencies to plan, implement and review targeted supports and interventions.

Our Student Services team includes a School Psychologist and School Chaplain, who provide professional, social‑emotional and pastoral support for students and families. Together, the team supports student wellbeing by strengthening emotional regulation, resilience, connectedness and a sense of belonging.

Winterfold Primary School is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, promoting consistent expectations, positive relationships and proactive strategies that support positive behaviour for learning. The school also implements the Zones of Regulation framework to explicitly teach students skills to recognise and manage emotions, self‑regulate behaviour and apply strategies that support wellbeing and engagement.

Strong partnerships with families are central to our approach. The school provides regular communication and opportunities to discuss student progress, including parent–teacher interviews held one day per semester, supporting shared responsibility for student learning and wellbeing.

Through early identification, collaborative planning and a strong focus on wellbeing, Winterfold’s Student Services team works to ensure all students feel safe, supported and engaged, enabling them to persevere through challenges and achieve positive outcomes.