See what's on your school's mind.
The Pupil Check-In Survey, developed by Macquarie University and based on validated tools (BEACON and RADAR), is part of Australia’s national “My Mind Check” program, commissioned by the Department of Education. Designed for Years 4-6 and Years 6-12, this survey helps schools assess student mental health and wellbeing through a balance of risk and protective factors.
Key Features
- Mental Health Domains: Assesses Anxiety, Attention/Activity, and Mood.
- Protective Factors: Evaluates Family Connections, School Connectedness, and Peer Acceptance, which are crucial for coping with challenges.
- Evidence-Based: Incorporates questions from the RADAR screening tool, a research-backed method correlated with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).
Benefits for Schools
- Time-Efficient: Students complete the survey in 10-15 minutes.
- Proactive Insights: Self-reported data identifies students needing support, especially those less likely to ask for help (e.g., 32% of students avoid discussing emotions).
- Scoring and Alerts: Highlights students with lower protective factors, helping schools prioritize support.
Why It Matters
The survey empowers schools to:
- Identify and support "under the radar" students.
- Use protective factors as a pre-symptom screener to mitigate future risks.
- Base wellbeing decisions on validated data.
