How to access Scout

School-based staff

Scout is available to:

• Directors
• School leadership teams
• Teachers
• Business Managers and School Administration Managers
• Other school staff may be able to gain access with approval from the Principal.

New Users

1. Complete the mandatory MyPL module - Scout Introduction – NRG03295
2. Access will be automatically granted within two working days.
3. Once access is granted, you can log in to Scout

Need access to specific reports?

Existing registered users can request access to additional reports and schools by logging an online request.

OR Complete the paper form:

1. Complete the School User Scout Access Approval Form.
2. Get the completed form authorised by the Principal.
3. Scan and email the form to Scout User Support.

Non-school-based staff

Scout is available to a wide range of teams across the department's corporate divisions.

New Users

1. Complete the mandatory MyPL module - Scout Introduction – NRG03295.
2. Access will be granted within two working days
   
3. After 2 working days, you can log in to Scout.

Need access to specific corporate reports and dashboards, AD groups or data warehouse?

Existing registered users can request corporate-level access by logging an online request.

Or complete the paper form:

1. Complete the Corporate User Scout Access Approval Form.
2. Get the completed form authorised by the Principal.
3. Scan and email the form to Scout User Support.

School Services Tailored Support - Full School Access Approval Form (PDF 836.65KB)

Accessing Scout for Non-DoE users

CSNSW staff members are provided access through CSNSW systems. Please contact your local support team for assistance.

For AIS and all schools in ACT, you need to have an active Department of Education (DoE) Extranet account and be granted SMART access (though AMU by principals or authorised delegates). Scout access will be active after 1-2 days.

Principals can refer to the provisioning rights (PDF 344.63KB) document for instructions on how to provide admin access to their delegates.

To renew/reactivate your DoE Extranet account

• Teachers (Non-Principal): contact school Principals or their delegates to have your account renewed, reactivated or to reset your password
• Principals: contact Sector support on the emails listed below.

ACT Schools:

Scout training and support enquiries for all schools located in ACT will be provided by the Education Directorate. For enquiries, email ETDassessments@act.gov.au.

Association of Independent Schools of NSW:

Scout training and support for NSW independent schools will be provided by The Association of Independent Schools of NSW. For enquiries, email NAPLANreporting@aisnsw.edu.au.

Catholic Schools NSW:

Catholic Schools (both systemic and RI/MPJP) should contact service@csnsw.catholic.edu.au for Scout support and information regarding training.