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What can be done for high-risk students? Russell Kerr, Founder & CEO of Hands On Learning Australia, presents innovative strategies to engage these students effectively. He advocates for early, long-term interventions and hands-on learning experiences, emphasizing the importance of real projects that foster purpose, belonging, and self-respect. By implementing a cluster approach to build support networks and providing sufficient staff training, schools can create an environment where high-risk students thrive. It's time to move from talk to action—targeting students early and providing them with the right support systems is key.
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What can be done for High Risk Students?What Hands on Learning Does... Russell Kerr Founder & CEOHands On Learning Australia
Three things: What can be done for High Risk Students? • Work outside the square • Don’t just talk, Do! Target them Early & Long Term
Target them Early & Long Term Target them Early & Long Term Once kids are gone from school,they don’t come back – so target Yrs 7-10 External programs rapidly slide to“Mountain Top Experiences” These kids often have long term problems, so short term interventions don’t last
Work outside the square Target them Early & Long Term Work outside the square • Don’t just talk, Do! Give them a release valve 1 day per week Give them a place to belong in the school Give them high Tch:Std ratios (2:10) Give them strong relationships and an alternate peer group
Don’t just talk, Do! Target them Early & Long Term Work outside the square • Don’t just talk, Do! • Not all kids can verbalise their problems • Give them Real Projects to do so they build a sense of: • Purpose • Belonging • Respect for self & others • Pride in their work • “I can do”
It’s all about the relationships... INCLUDING THE STAFF!! Supporting staff is fundamental to success Cluster approach builds mutual support networks Ongoing training and contact between clusters ensures sustainability
