Behaviour and Wellbeing
General information
- Purpose of the School Psychology Service
- Accessing a School Psychologist
- Qualifications of School Psychologists
- Competency Framework
- Confidentiality and Records Management
- Informed Consent
- Contact Information
- For School Psychologists - (Monthly Newsletters included in this Section)
- Emergency and Critical Incident Management
- Mental Health Services for Young People in Western Australia
- Psychology Board of Australia Glossary of Terms
Emergency and Critical Incident Management
Emergencies and Critical Incidents are relatively unpredictable and unexpected events which have the potential to seriously disrupt the school’s teaching and learning environment.
School Psychologists are provided with training and skills development as part of induction and ongoing professional learning, and with the assistance and guidance of the Lead School Psychologists, and senior management, the School Psychology Service (SPS) is equipped to assist in schools minimising impact.
The Emergency and Critical Incident Management document describes the service provided by the School Psychologist to schools.
It is important that schools are also familar with:
