Engaging with your child’s education

Your school is committed to working with you to ensure you have all the information and support you need to help your child get the most out of school. You have the right to feel welcome in school, to be treated fairly and to be able to actively participate in your child’s schooling. We ask that in return you commit to making your interactions with teachers, school staff, parents and other children positive. We are all partners in our children’s education. Every child has the right to expect their best interests will shape our decision-making and actions.

School staff have the right to feel safe in their workplace and be free of intimidating actions or language, as well as inappropriate or unhelpful communications. All our interactions and communications – including those about difficult or complex issues – should be timely, respectful, transparent and focused on solutions. All public schools in NSW have a School Community Charter which provides the framework for school-based behaviour and interactions. The charter creates clear expectations by which we can all be held to account. If at any time you think a communication or interaction has not been handled in accordance with the charter, please raise this with your school or the department.

How to find the right person if you have a question or issue

We understand that you may have questions about your child going to high school. Our students’ wellbeing is our priority, and we want to work with parents, carers and families to support them during this transition.

If you have a question or issue and want to talk to someone before your child starts high school, you can contact your local school and ask to speak someone.

Once your child starts high school, the subject teacher can discuss your child’s progress in that subject. The head teacher of a specific subject or the year adviser can also be a good place to start. Find out more about providing feedback.