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Every Child is Special

Feel, Act, Become

ECIS is built on strong child development evidence in social and emotional learning, behaviour and character development. Supporting students to reach their full potential.

Every Child is Special

Social and Emotional Learning

SEL builds the foundations of each student’s development through ‘Feel’, focusing on building self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness and social skills to manage emotions, interact positively with others and make responsible decisions.

Unit 1, Years F-6

Unit 2, Years F-6

Unit 3, Years F-6

Positive High-Expectations

PHE is our ‘Act’, behaviour management component of Every Child is Special. PHE helps develop key traits, such as responsibility, perseverance, respect and preparation. There are three components, including school Mottos and Values.

Motto and Values, Years F-6

Unit 1, Years F-6

Unit 2, Years F-6

Character Development

It takes a village to raise a child, and school is an important part of that. The Character Development ‘Become’ units support character-building within school and at home, with personal growth concepts through to using belief and grit to achieve goals.

Unit 1, Years F-6

Unit 2, Years F-6

More units are coming in 2025!

To implement this program, become a Partner School today

  • Access additional premium programs.
  • Access coaching and implementation support.
  • Access a range of school improvement tools.

ECIS Delivery

Choose a delivery option below to learn more.

1
Comprehensive Program

Build a great school community and focus on every student's well-being.

Features

All three learning streams.

Targeted interventions to offer additional opportunities for students to further develop.

Free specialist coaching to help schools implement.

Participation

  • All school

Learning Units and Activity

  • SEL 4 Units per band = 32 Lessons @ 20 mins each
  • PHE 15 Lessons at 20 mins each + 19 Lessons @ 10 mins each
  • CD 4 Units per band = 32 Lessons @ 20 mins each
  • Hobby Club Yrs 1-6, 1-hr sessions
  • Lunchtime Chats - 2 sessions a week @ 15-20 mins each
  • ECIS Day 1 Full day per term

Timetable

  • Full Year (four terms)

If you become a Partner School then you can get additional support to implement this program:

  • Access additional premium programs.
  • Access coaching and implementation support.
  • Access a range of school improvement tools.
2
Single Stream

Target school-wide priorities with a single stream that most meets the school and students' needs.

Features

Choose any stream, any lesson packs and any delivery options.

Introduce new elements over terms or years.

Free specialist coaching to help schools implement.

Participation

  • All year levels
  • Upper Years (3-6) Lower years (F-2)
  • Targeted Cohorts
  • Individual Classroom

Learning Units and Lessons

  • SEL + CD 4 Units per band = @ 3hrs each
  • PHE 3 Units @ 3hrs each

Timetable Options

  • Year (four terms)
  • Semester (two terms)
  • Term (one term)
  • Week (intensive)

If you become a Partner School then you can get additional support to implement this program:

  • Access additional premium programs.
  • Access coaching and implementation support.
  • Access a range of school improvement tools.
3
Classroom Lessons

Pick and choose units and lessons on specific topics that target classroom and school priorities.

Features

290 lessons across three streams, with flexible timings of 10 to 20 minutes.

Customised learning tailored to specific student, class, cohort or school needs.

Participation

  • All year levels
  • Upper Years (3-6) Lower years (F-2)
  • Targeted Cohorts
  • Individual Classroom

Learning Units and Lessons

  • SEL + CD 4 Units per band = 32 Lessons @ 20 mins each
  • PHE 15 Lessons @ 20 mins each + 19 Lessons @10 mins each

Timetable Options

  • Year (four terms)
  • Semester (two terms)
  • Term (one term)
  • Week (intensive)

If you become a Partner School then you can get additional support to implement this program:

  • Access additional premium programs.
  • Access coaching and implementation support.
  • Access a range of school improvement tools.
4
Cross Curricula

Integrate different subject areas into key learning areas and use Australian Curriculum General Capabilities.

Features

Seamless integration of SEL, PHE and CD within existing ACARA subjects and school initiatives.

Flexible implementation that strengthens wellbeing, inclusion and ethical awareness within academic and cultural contexts.

Learning Units and Lessons

  • SEL + PHE + CD
  • SEL + CD
  • PHE + CD
  • CD

Participation

  • All year levels
  • Upper Years (3-6) Lower years (F-2)
  • Targeted Cohorts
  • Individual Classroom

Plan Your Timetable

  • Year (four terms)
  • Semester (two terms)
  • Term (one term)
  • Week (intensive)

If you become a Partner School then you can get additional support to implement this program:

  • Access additional premium programs.
  • Access coaching and implementation support.
  • Access a range of school improvement tools.
5
Tailored Support

Deliver fun activities that develop self-regulation and social connection skills for students who need additional support.

Features

Integrate into ongoing programs or run as one-off events.

Create additional assessment opportunities to support funding and professional evaluations.

Participation

  • All year levels
  • Upper Years (3-6) Lower Years (F-2)
  • Targeted Cohorts
  • Individual Classroom
  • Parents and Community Members

Learning Units and Lessons

  • ECIS Day 1 Full day per term
  • Hobby Club Yrs 1-6, 1-hr sessions

Plan Your Timetabl

  • Year (four terms)
  • Semester (two terms)
  • Term (one term)

If you become a Partner School then you can get additional support to implement this program:

  • Access additional premium programs.
  • Access coaching and implementation support.
  • Access a range of school improvement tools.