We believe our teachers and our support staff  are critical in supporting our ākonga to succeed to their full potential. 

At St Joseph's School, teachers:

• Believe that every student can experience success.

• Inquire into the impact of their teaching on their students.

• Set high expectations for all students.

• Provide safe learning environments for risk taking and focused goal setting. 

• Have completed completed the online Physical Restraint modules. 

• Participate in professional development to grow their skills.

At St Joseph's School all support staff :

• Have completed completed the online Physical Restraint modules.  Support staff are authorised by the board to use Physical restraint in line with our  school policy - refer to Physical Restraint policy  

• Support individuals and/or groups as directed by the classroom teacher.

• Participate in professional development to grow their skills.

• Have input into designing individual education plans for specific children in their care. 

 Caretakers