Bentleigh West PS is renowned for its leading practice in team teaching and personalised and authentic learning initiatives. These programs are supported by new cutting-edge, flexible learning spaces where students feel valued and are given guidance, choice, ownership and the tools to explore their learning. The school is proud of its achievements in providing a rich and exciting learning environment that goes beyond the classroom and gives all students the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities and achieve success. As testament to this the school has many visitors and staff are often invited to present at conferences and educational forums The school's workforce and social capital are its greatest resources and provide the students access to more engaging and relevant learning experiences. The school has 46.09 equivalent full-time staff: 3 principal class, 27.43 teachers and 15.67 education support staff / paraprofessionals. The school's agreed set of values are central to all policyand decision making. These values give emphasis to the cooperative and caring nature of the school's ethos and promote recognition of a positive and persistant attitude and a strong sense of responsibility and respect for all.