Student Pulse is a digital tool created to improve student wellbeing. At St Joseph's we have begun to use this tool in Years 4 to 8 to support our pastoral care and student well-being systems.

What is Pulse?

Pulse is a 60-second weekly digital check-in that gives teachers and school leaders instant visibility of student wellbeing levels across the school, years and classes. 

How does it work?

Students are asked to do a fun and easy weekly digital check-in lasting just 60 seconds. During each check-in, students are encouraged to reflect on their mental, social and physical wellbeing by answering 5 randomised evidence-based questions from the ARACY framework, starting with a simple yet crucial question, “how are you feeling today?” When a student flags that they need help, Pulse will connect them with a trusted teacher, school leader, or administrator of their choosing. Students also have the ability to give gratitude to either students or staff.

The benefits of Pulse

Pulse gives all students a voice and provides students with a safe and accessible way to reach out for help so they can be better supported, including targeted and rapid interventions, if needed.

Pulse provides teachers and school leaders an instant snapshot into school-wide wellbeing, so they can drill down and identify hotspots across year groups or classes. This enables us to respond quicker and more effectively as an issue arises.

Pulse also contributes to positive culture building by encouraging students to show gratitude to a fellow student or a staff member.