Policy library A

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Policy statement

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Title Aboriginal education The NSW Department of Education is committed to being a strong culturally responsive and inclusive education system where every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner and student is known, valued, and cared for to learn, grow, and belong. Our commitment to creating an equitable and outstanding education system affirms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education is everybody's business.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 14/03/2024

Title Aboriginal education procedures Direction and guidance on defining the department's commitments in its schools being a strong culturally responsive and inclusive education system where every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner and student is known, valued, and cared for to learn, grow, and belong. Our commitment to creating an equitable and outstanding education system affirms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education is everybody’s business.

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Policy statement Aboriginal education

Publication date 14/03/2024

Title Accounting standards - leases Staff only Direction and guidance on accounting for lease arrangements as per the Australian Accounting Standards, when the department is a lessee or a lessor.

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Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Accounting standards - revenue Staff only Direction and guidance on the appropriate revenue recognition principles to be used under the Australian Accounting Standards.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Accounting standards - service concession arrangements Staff only Direction and guidance on determining appropriate service concession arrangement treatment under the Australian Accounting Standards.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Accreditation at highly accomplished teacher and lead teacher in NSW public schools This policy was consolidated with Accreditation in NSW Public Schools on 8/12/22

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Policy statement -

Publication date -

Title Accreditation in NSW public schools This policy was consolidated with the Professional learning, performance and accreditation policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title Accreditation procedures Direction and guidance on teacher accreditation within NSW public schools, which is regulated and overseen by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Professional learning, performance and accreditation

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title Administration of medication procedures Direction and guidance to assist schools in administering medication to ensure all children and young people can participate in education and training, regardless of their health support needs.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student health and wellbeing

Publication date 31/03/2025

Title Anaphylaxis and allergy management procedures Direction and guidance on minimising the exposure to known allergens, reducing the risk of anaphylaxis and responding in the event of anaphylaxis.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student health and wellbeing

Publication date 28/03/2025

Title Animal welfare - schools Direction and guidance on school responsibilities related to the use of animals for educational purposes, to ensure compliance with legislative requirements. Guidance about what schools need to do if an incident of animal cruelty occurs to animals used by the school or in a school-related activity.

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Policy statement Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Animal welfare - schools This policy was consolidated with the Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/01/2025.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Annual financial statements Staff only Direction and guidance on preparing the department’s annual financial statements.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Anti-racism Direction and guidance on preventing and eliminating all forms of racism in NSW public education.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/05/2024

Title Anti-racism procedures Direction and guidance on preventing and eliminating all forms of racism in NSW public education

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Anti-racism

Publication date 22/07/2024

Title Appeals for demountable accommodation Direction and guidance on key processes and requirements for demountable accommodation in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Asset management

Publication date 01/04/2025

Title Asset management Direction and guidance for staff managing school assets. Supports planning, management and decision-making for school assets.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 14/03/2025

Title Assets - non-current assets and equipment Staff only Direction and guidance on determining the appropriate accounting treatment for physical non-current assets, intangible non-current assets and equipment. Includes capitalising costs as assets or expensing costs as equipment.

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Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Assisted school travel program Direction and guidance on implementing the Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP).

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Business services

Publication date 25/06/2024

Title Assisted school travel program for school students with disability This policy was consolidated with the Business services policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 25/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 25/06/2024

Title Assisting students with learning difficulties This policy was consolidated with the Inclusive Education for students with disability policy on 10/10/2022.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/10/2022

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Title Beginning teacher support entitlement Direction and guidance for schools on Beginning Teacher Support Entitlement, provided to support the induction and professional development of eligible beginning teachers.

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Policy statement Workforce planning and management

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Beginning teachers support funding This policy was consolidated into the Workforce planning and management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title Behaviour code for students Information for students and parents or carers. NSW public schools are committed to providing safe, supportive, and responsive learning environments for everyone across a range of settings. We teach and model the inclusive and safe behaviours we value in our students.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student behaviour

Publication date 29/05/2024

Title Budget This policy has been rescinded since 20/04/2020.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 20/04/2020

Title Bullying of students - prevention and response This policy was consolidated with the Student Behaviour policy on 30/1/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2024

Title Business continuity management This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Business services Direction and guidance for staff on using and operating motor vehicles on department business, managing department records, the Assisted school travel program, managing overseas students, visitors and partnerships, and travelling on official business.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 25/06/2024

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Title Education support mobility and professional development Direction and guidance on the mobility and professional development options available to education support staff.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 02/09/2024

Title Education support staff recruitment Direction and guidance on how to fill vacancies for education support and executive government sector employment related roles.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 02/09/2024

Title Educational provision – change in future school operation procedures Direction and guidance for changes in NSW public school operation, such as recess, closure, merger, demerger, or other educational provision models.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Asset management

Publication date 13/05/2024

Title Emergency management Staff only Direction and practical guidance for all department workplaces to develop, implement and maintain site-specific Emergency Management Plans (EMPs) and response procedures. Schools should use the procedures to guide emergency management arrangements as applied to each unique school (location, size, structures, students, staff and community). Workplace managers on shared workplace sites, such as office buildings or restricted access schools (hospital and Youth Justice schools) should use the procedures as the basis to contribute to the site’s emergency management arrangements.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Work health and safety (WHS)

Publication date 28/02/2025

Title Employee benefits and entitlements Direction and guidance on accessing employee benefits and entitlements.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 06/09/2024

Title Employee leave Direction and guidance on leave entitlements, the application and leave management processes.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Employee benefits and entitlements

Publication date 06/09/2024

Title Employee performance and development Direction and guidance for implementing the department’s performance and development requirements.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Professional learning, performance and accreditation

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title Employment screening Direction and guidance on the employment screening process. Screening ensures the suitability, integrity, and identity of employees, contractors and volunteers working for or with the department.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 24/03/2025

Title Enrolment in Kindergarten to Year 12 procedures Direction and guidance on enrolling students in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enrolment of students

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Enrolment in NSW public preschools procedures Direction and guidance on enrolling children in a NSW public preschool.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enrolment of students

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Enrolment in distance education procedures Direction and guidance on accessing the department’s distance education provisions.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enrolment of students

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Enrolment of students Direction and guidance on enrolling students in NSW public schools.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Enrolment of temporary residents procedures Direction and guidance on procedures and eligibility for enrolling temporary residents (except for international students, exchange students and community detention students) in NSW Government schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enrolment of students

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Enterprise data This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Enterprise data standards Direction and guidance to support the effective management and use of data throughout its lifecycle while achieving department objectives.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enterprise management

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Enterprise governance This policy was rescinded on 09/05/2023.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 09/05/2023

Title Enterprise management Direction and guidance on the frameworks, procedures and standards designed to ensure compliance with department objectives in relation to enterprise risk management, legislative compliance, business continuity, enterprise data governance, evaluation, and fraud and corruption control.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Enterprise risk management framework Staff only Direction and guidance to support efficient and effective enterprise risk management to achieve the department’s objectives.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enterprise management

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Environmental education for schools This policy was consolidated with the Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/01/2025.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Evaluation Direction and guidance for evaluating initiatives across the department to improve education outcomes for all students, and support the effective, efficient, appropriate and transparent use of public resources.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enterprise management

Publication date 06/12/2024

Title Evaluation This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Ex-gratia payments This policy has been rescinded since 05/03/2018

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Policy statement -

Publication date 05/03/2018

Title Excursions This policy was consolidated with the Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/01/2025.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Excursions and variations of routine Direction and guidance on planning and managing excursions, including incursions and other variations of routine.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Exemption from school procedure Direction and guidance on exemptions from the requirement for a child to attend or enrol in public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement School attendance

Publication date 29/11/2024

Title Expectations for digital communication procedure Direction and guidance on the department’s expectations on managing work-related communication and digital technologies outside of school operating hours. Limiting non-emergency communication intrusions sent to employees in their personal downtime helps protect against burnout and support a healthy work-life balance.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Our culture

Publication date 05/09/2024

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Title Financial management Direction and guidance on the department’s financial management requirements.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Financial management (schools) procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on financial management in NSW Government schools.

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Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 14/03/2025

Title First aid Staff only Direction and guidance for all department workplaces in implementing their first aid requirements as set out by the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, SafeWork NSW Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace, and Work, health and safety policy.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Work health and safety (WHS)

Publication date 14/11/2024

Title Fraud and corruption control Staff only Direction and guidance on managing fraud and corruption risks.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enterprise management

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Fraud and corruption control This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Gender affirmation procedures Direction and guidance on supporting employees who decide to affirm their gender.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Our culture

Publication date 04/11/2024

Title Gifts, benefits and hospitality Direction and guidance on the department’s expectations and obligations related to gifts, benefits and hospitality.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Professional and ethical standards

Publication date 10/03/2025

Title Head teacher eligibility Direction and guidance on the relevant academic qualifications teachers and head teachers must meet when applying for an advertised head teacher position in a high or central school.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 02/09/2024

Title Head teacher eligibility requirements This policy was consolidated into the Recruitment and onboarding policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 02/09/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 02/09/2024

Title Health support planning and student safety procedures Direction and guidance on establishing and maintaining a whole-school approach to supporting the health and wellbeing of students, including students with specific health support needs.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student health and wellbeing

Publication date 17/03/2025

Title Healthy eating procedures Direction and guidance on providing environments that support and model healthy eating options for students and school communities. These procedures support students, staff and visitors to make healthier choices by promoting, and increasing access to, affordable and nutritious food and drinks.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student health and wellbeing

Publication date 17/03/2025

Title High potential and gifted education Direction and guidance on implementing effective learning and teaching practices to develop the talent of high potential and gifted students.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 18/02/2025

Title High potential and gifted education standards All NSW public schools must implement the High potential and gifted education policy standards. Equity, excellence and high expectations for all students are fundamental principles of these standards. These standards provide a framework for implementing and evaluating evidence-informed talent development so high potential and gifted students can aspire to and achieve personal excellence. Engagement and challenge across creative, intellectual, physical and social-emotional domains of potential are included in these standards.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement High potential and gifted education

Publication date 18/02/2025

Title Homework This policy was consolidated with the Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/01/2025.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2025

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Title Incident notification and response This policy was consolidated with the Work health and safety policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Incident notification and response Staff only Direction and guidance on how to manage and report a work health and safety incident, injury/illness, hazard or near miss.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Work health and safety (WHS)

Publication date 06/09/2024

Title Inclusive education for students with disability Direction and guidance on supporting the inclusion of students with disability in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 14/03/2024

Title Induction and onboarding Direction and guidance for principals and managers on providing consistent and supportive onboarding and induction experiences for staff, whatever the role or location.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 06/03/2025

Title Joint funding of capital works in schools This policy was consolidated with the Asset management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 13/05/2024.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 13/05/2024

Title Leaving the department Direction and guidance for employees leaving the department and their principals and managers.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Workforce planning and management

Publication date 13/03/2025

Title Legislative compliance Direction and guidance on managing legislative compliance to ensure the department meets its requirements in key legislation.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enterprise management

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Library procedures Direction and guidance to help schools comply with the department’s Library policy.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Library

Publication date 07/03/2025

Title Literacy K-12 This policy was consolidated with the Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/01/2025.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2025

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Title Maintenance and callout procedures Direction and guidance on raising asset-related matters or logging maintenance and repair callouts for school facilities and equipment.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Asset management

Publication date 13/05/2024

Title Management of conduct and performance This policy was consolidated into the Professional and ethical standards policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 29/08/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 29/08/2024

Title Management of conduct and performance where there is an impairment procedures Direction and guidance on the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees where there is an impairment.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Professional and ethical standards

Publication date 29/08/2024

Title Mandatory training Direction and guidance on prescribed training that all department employees must complete as part of the induction process and on an ongoing basis as required.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Professional learning, performance and accreditation

Publication date 31/01/2025

Title Media relations This policy has been developed to provide department employees with guidance as they engage with journalists and the media.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 08/03/2023

Title Mentoring students This policy sets out the requirements for implementing student mentoring programs in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 21/05/2020

Title Merit selection procedure Direction and guidance for selection panel members and prospective applicants applying for teaching positions in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 02/09/2024

Title Mobile telecommunications facilities This policy was consolidated with the Sharing of School Facilities policy on 1/10/21.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 01/10/2020

Title Motor vehicle This policy was consolidated with the Business services policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 25/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 25/06/2024

Title Motor vehicle procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on acquiring, using and managing NSW Government motor vehicles.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Business services

Publication date 08/07/2024

Title Multicultural education Direction and guidance on meeting the educational needs of all students in NSW public schools, including students from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds, and preparing them for effective participation in Australian life.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 09/05/2024

Title Multicultural education procedures Direction and guidance on building equity and cultural inclusion in NSW public schools through the provision of equitable educational opportunities for students from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds, and preparing all students with the skills and knowledge needed to live and work effectively in Australian society.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Multicultural education

Publication date 08/11/2024

Title Naming of NSW Government schools Categories and steps for establishing the name or changing the name of a government school. Naming or renaming of government schools requires Ministerial approval.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 12/07/2021

Title Non-school based teaching service (NSBTS) Direction and guidance on the recruitment and management of teachers to Non-school based teaching service (NSBTS) positions.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 02/09/2024

Title Numeracy K-12 This policy was consolidated with the Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/01/2025.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2025

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Title Online communication services: acceptable usage for school students This policy has been rescinded since 27/01/2020

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Policy statement -

Publication date 06/12/2019

Title Other activities of a religious nature in schools Direction and guidance to schools and providers on delivering general religious education and voluntary student activities of a religious nature in schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Religious education and special education in ethics

Publication date 10/05/2024

Title Our culture Direction and guidance on the department’s plans, programs and initiatives.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 05/09/2024

Title Out of home care in government schools This policy was consolidated with the Child protection – responding to and reporting students at risk of harm policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 09/05/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 09/05/2024

Title Overseas students and visitors This policy was consolidated with the Business services policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 25/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 25/06/2024

Title Overseas students, visitors and partnerships Direction and guidance on enrolling overseas students, hosting visitors from overseas and forming international partnerships.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Business services

Publication date 25/06/2024

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Title Pay and benefits Direction and guidance on the processes relating to employee pay, including pay cycles, tax, superannuation, accessing pay information, changing pay disbursement and bank details, salary packaging and other benefits.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Employee benefits and entitlements

Publication date 06/09/2024

Title Performance management and development This policy was consolidated into the Professional learning, performance and accreditation policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title Personalised learning and support procedures Direction and guidance on supporting the inclusion of students with disability in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Inclusive education for students with disability

Publication date 14/03/2024

Title Policy governance Staff only Charter setting out the authority, accountability and responsibilities of support services staff to ensure that operational policies support the department s vision, purpose and objectives. All operational policies are required to be in the Policy Library.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 05/09/2023

Title Policy governance procedures Staff only Direction and guidance for support services staff to ensure a coordinated, user-centric approach to developing and maintaining operational policies. A procedure document for the Policy Governance charter.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Policy governance Staff only

Publication date 20/12/2024

Title Positive workplace culture Guidance and resources on creating and maintaining a respectful, engaged, and inclusive workplace culture.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Our culture

Publication date 04/11/2024

Title Preschool class fees in government schools This policy was consolidated with the Enrolment of students policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/01/2025.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Privacy standards Directions and guidance on how individuals can access and request amendments to their personal information. Outlines obligations regarding managing personal and health information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA).

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Our culture

Publication date 19/12/2024

Title Private and secondary employment This policy was consolidated with the Employee benefits and entitlement policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 06/09/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 06/09/2024

Title Private and secondary employment Directions and guidance for employees about private and secondary employment.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Employee benefits and entitlements

Publication date 04/11/2024

Title Procurement Staff only Direction and guidance on ensuring value for money when procuring goods, services and works to deliver education to the people of NSW.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/05/2024

Title Professional and ethical standards Direction and guidance on standards of professional conduct that promote adherence to department and NSW public sector values. Guidance on day-to-day ethical decision-making, public interest disclosures, and the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 29/08/2024

Title Professional learning for teachers and school staff This policy was consolidated with the School excellence policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 14/05/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 14/05/2024

Title Professional learning for teachers and school staff Direction and guidance on supporting educational leaders to plan, implement and evaluate the impact of evidence-informed professional learning in pursuit of equity and school excellence.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement School excellence

Publication date 14/05/2024

Title Professional learning, performance and accreditation Direction and guidance on meeting professional learning, performance and accreditation requirements.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title Project proposals for various works on school sites Direction and guidance on requesting and approving project proposals for any type of works on school sites. This does not include proactive, planned and reactive maintenance and callouts. This procedure supports staff using FMWeb 2.0.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Asset management

Publication date 21/02/2025

Title Psychological tests This policy has been consolidated with Student Counselling Records and Psychological Tests

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Policy statement -

Publication date 27/08/2021

Title Public interest disclosures This policy was consolidated with the Professional and ethical standards policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 29/08/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 29/08/2024

Title Public interest disclosures procedures Directions and guidance on making and managing public interest disclosures (PIDs) – reports about suspected or possible serious wrongdoing in the public sector – and information about the protections provided to employees who report serious wrongdoing.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Professional and ethical standards

Publication date 29/08/2024

Title Purchasing and procurement procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on how to procure goods, services and works on behalf of the department in a manner that is consistent with the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Procurement Staff only

Publication date 16/12/2024

Title Purchasing card This policy was consolidated with the Financial management under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on20/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Purchasing cards (PCard) Staff only Direction and guidance on the use of purchasing cards (PCards) – the preferred payment method for goods and services in the department – to ensure the efficient, economical, and ethical use of public resources, and to maintain standards of transparency, probity, ethics and integrity, in line with NSW Government policy.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 06/03/2025

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Title Recognition and awards standards Direction and guidance on recognising the outstanding service, efforts and accomplishments of department employees.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Our culture

Publication date 05/09/2024

Title Records management procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on the department's recordkeeping obligations under the State Records Act 1998.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Business services

Publication date 02/12/2024

Title Records management program This policy was consolidated with the Business services policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 25/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 25/06/2024

Title Recovery at work – Return to Work Program Staff only Direction and guidance on managing an employee’s recovery and return to work following a workplace injury, including managing personal health conditions to ensure all employees with an illness, injury, or health condition (injury) are supported in the workplace.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Work health and safety (WHS)

Publication date 31/01/2025

Title Recruitment and onboarding Direction and guidance on recruitment and onboarding requirements.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 02/09/2024

Title Religious education and special education in ethics Direction and guidance on matters relating to general religious education, special religious education and ethics education in schools.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/05/2024

Title Reporting school accidents This policy was consolidated with the Work health and safety policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Repurpose funds Staff only Direction and guidance on the process of re-purposing a budget underspend or overspend.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Resilience and business continuity management procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on implementing and maintaining a business continuity management system designed to build organisational resilience and enhance continuity of services by improving the department’s ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, recover from and adapt to disruptions.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enterprise management

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Responding to allegations against employees in the area of child protection Direction and guidance for staff in relation to child protection including training, reporting on safety, and supporting children and young people, as well as monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Professional and ethical standards

Publication date 29/08/2024

Title Responding to planning notifications Direction and guidance on what actions to take when receiving planning notifications from local councils and the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for nearby properties or premises.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Asset management

Publication date 14/03/2025

Title Restrictive practices reduction and elimination This policy/framework is not in force. The department is reviewing this policy/ framework as part of a broader review of its approach to restrictive practices.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 22/06/2023

Title Road safety education Direction and guidance to support effective implementation of road safety education in NSW public schools Kindergarten to Year 12.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Road safety education, driver education and training This policy was consolidated with the Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/01/2025.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2025

Title Rural and remote incentives Direction and guidance on the department’s rural and remote benefits and incentives.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Employee benefits and entitlements

Publication date 19/03/2025

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Title Salary determination Direction and guidance on the principles, methods and processes for determining the commencing salary for classroom teachers within the Standards Based Remuneration structure.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Employee benefits and entitlements

Publication date 22/11/2024

Title School administrative and support staff merit selection Direction and guidance for hiring managers, selection panel members and prospective applicants applying for school administrative and support staff (SASS) positions in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 18/12/2024

Title School administrative and support staff recruitment Direction and guidance on recruiting and appointing school administrative and support staff (SASS) in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 18/12/2024

Title School administrative and support staff staffing entitlements Guidance on the school administrative and support staff (SASS) entitlements for primary, secondary, central and community schools, intensive English centres, schools for specific purposes, distance education centres and education and training units in juvenile justice centres.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Workforce planning and management

Publication date 17/12/2024

Title School attendance Direction and guidance on the requirements for attendance in NSW public schools.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 15/03/2024

Title School behaviour support and management plan Direction and guidance on developing, implementing and reviewing the School behaviour support and management plan. Where further support is required, an expanded version is available in the resources section below.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student behaviour

Publication date 21/02/2024

Title School counselling service professional practice framework Staff only Direction and guidance for members of the school counselling service, who are required to be certified against the Professional Practice Framework and maintain this certification.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Professional learning, performance and accreditation

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title School counselling service professional practice framework This policy was consolidated into the Professional learning, performance and accreditation policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title School excellence Direction for schools on school planning, ongoing self-assessment, annual reporting and external validation.

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 14/05/2024

Title School excellence and external validation procedures Direction and guidance on implementing the School excellence policy as schools move through the School Excellence cycle.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement School excellence

Publication date 14/05/2024

Title School leadership This policy was consolidated into the Professional learning, performance and accreditation policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title School leadership development Direction and guidance on the range of leadership development programs and resources the department offers. Excellence in school leadership is essential to achieving the best outcomes for students. The department is committed to fostering the development of school leadership skills at all career stages.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Professional learning, performance and accreditation

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title School uniform This policy was consolidated with the Student health and wellbeing policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 21/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/06/2024

Title Selective high school and opportunity class placement This policy was consolidated with the Enrolment of students in NSW Government schools policy on 15/3/24 under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 15/03/2024

Title Selective high schools and opportunity class placement procedures Direction and guidance on requirements and criteria for student placement in NSW Government opportunity classes, selective high schools and agricultural high schools. Information on the criteria for entry and the selection processes for high potential and gifted students.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Enrolment of students

Publication date 06/11/2024

Title Sharing of school facilities Direction and guidance for staff who make decisions about sharing school facilities with third parties and organisations.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 15/03/2024

Title Sharing of school facilities procedures Direction and guidance on assessing applications from the community, not-for-profit entities and commercial organisations to use school facilities.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Sharing of school facilities

Publication date 16/07/2024

Title Social media Direction and guidance on the department’s standards for employee use of social media in connection with their role, when engaging in personal use and for managing department accounts (including schools).

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Policy statement -

Publication date 03/03/2025

Title Social media procedures Direction and guidance on the department’s standards for employee use of social media in connection with their role, and when engaging in personal use of social media platforms.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Social media

Publication date 03/03/2025

Title Special education in ethics This policy was consolidated with the Special religious education and special education in ethics policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 10/05/2024

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/05/2024

Title Special religious education and special education in ethics procedures Direction and guidance to schools and approved providers on delivering special religious education and special education in ethics.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Religious education and special education in ethics

Publication date 10/05/2024

Title Sponsorship This policy was consolidated with the Commercial Arrangements, Sponsorship and Donations policy on 1/10/21.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 01/10/2021

Title Sport and physical activity This policy was consolidated with the Student health and wellbeing policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 21/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/06/2024

Title Sport and physical activity Direction and guidance on planning and delivering the mandatory 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous sport and physical activity for students.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student health and wellbeing

Publication date 22/11/2024

Title Staff complaint procedures Staff only Direction and guidance for employees in schools and education support offices about raising workplace concerns and addressing concerns about decisions, policies, procedures or processes. Additionally, these procedures guide employees in addressing the types of concerns not managed under these procedures and the support available to staff in raising and addressing workplace concerns.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Complaints handling

Publication date 20/11/2024

Title Staffing procedure Directions and guidance on the principles, methods and process to be applied to recruit, promote or transfer members of the teaching service to positions in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 02/09/2024

Title Student attendance in NSW public schools procedures Direction and guidance to help school staff satisfy their obligations under the School attendance policy.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement School attendance

Publication date 03/04/2025

Title Student behaviour Direction and guidance on supporting and managing safe, responsible and respectful student behaviour in NSW public schools.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/01/2024

Title Student bring your own device policy (BYOD) This policy has been rescinded since 27/01/2020.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 06/12/2019

Title Student counselling records and psychological tests This policy was consolidated with the Student health and wellbeing policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 21/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/06/2024

Title Student counselling records and psychological tests Staff only Direction and guidance on securely managing, accessing and storing student counselling records and using psychological tests in schools. Student counselling records are confidential department records of significant psychological interventions with individual students. The NSW school counselling service contributes to student mental health and wellbeing in NSW public schools by providing psychological assessment, counselling and intervention services.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student health and wellbeing

Publication date 13/02/2025

Title Student health and wellbeing Direction and guidance for schools on implementing strategies, practices and systems to support all students’ health and wellbeing needs. This policy supports schools to provide an environment in which the health and wellbeing of students is promoted and nurtured.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 17/03/2025

Title Student use of mobile phones in schools Direction and guidance on the safe and responsible use of mobile phones for students in NSW public schools.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 25/02/2025

Title Student use of mobile phones in schools procedures Direction and guidance on the safe, responsible and respectful use of mobile phones for students in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student use of mobile phones in schools

Publication date 25/02/2025

Title Student welfare This policy was consolidated with the Student health and wellbeing policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 21/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/06/2024

Title Suicide postvention Staff only Direction and guidance on allowing schools to implement a postvention response based on current best practice and to minimise risk of further suicides occurring (suicide contagion).

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student health and wellbeing

Publication date 25/03/2025

Title Supporting students in statutory out-of-home care Direction and guidance on the personalised learning and support planning for children and young people in statutory out-of-home care (OOHC) who are enrolled or enrolling in public schools, including preschools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Child protection - responding to and reporting students at risk of harm

Publication date 09/05/2024

Title Surplus land sale to non-government schools policy This policy has been rescinded since 28/10/2020.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 29/10/2020

Title Suspension and expulsion procedures Direction and guidance on the requirements for the suspension and expulsion of students in NSW public schools.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student behaviour

Publication date 29/05/2024

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Title Technology in schools Direction and guidance for schools to implement information, communication and digital technologies to enable a connected, informed and empowered learning experience and support streamlined administration processes.

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Publication date 14/03/2024

Title Technology in schools procedures Direction and guidance for school staff to safely use information, communication and digital technologies to enable a connected, informed and empowered learning experience and support streamlined administration processes.

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Policy statement Technology in schools

Publication date 03/07/2024

Title Transferred officers’ compensation Direction and guidance on determining teachers’ eligibility for compensation and the benefits available to eligible transferred officers.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Employee benefits and entitlements

Publication date 06/09/2024

Title Transition to retirement Direction and guidance for employees planning to retire and their managers. These procedures are to be used in conjunction with the Leaving the department procedure.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Workforce planning and management

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title Travel on official business This policy was consolidated with the Business services policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 25/06/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 25/06/2024

Title Travel on official business Staff only Direction and guidance on requirements for all department staff who need to travel on official business including travel planning, requests, approvals and booking. Spending on travel on official business must be sustainable, transparent and achieve value for money.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Business services

Publication date 24/03/2025

Title Use of contingent labour Direction and guidance on the engagement of contingent labour (contractors) to undertake critical and high priority work that cannot be filled through other means.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Recruitment and onboarding

Publication date 04/11/2024

Title Vendor payment Direction and guidance on processing payments to suppliers of NSW public schools and education support offices.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Voluntary school contribution Direction and guidance on the criteria for schools to request voluntary school contributions that may be made by parents and carers to enhance educational programs.

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Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

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Title WHS consultation and issue resolution Staff only Direction and guidance on implementing work health and safety (WHS) consultation arrangements and resolving WHS matters and issues in the workplace.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Work health and safety (WHS)

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title WHS management program Staff only Direction and guidance to help staff establish and maintain safe workplaces, and to provide principals and workplace managers with an innovative and targeted approach for managing health, safety, and staff wellbeing.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Work health and safety (WHS)

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title WHS risk management Staff only Direction and guidance on taking a risk management approach to health and safety as the most effective way to prevent injuries, accidents, and illnesses at work. The step-by-step risk management process should identify all physical and psychosocial health and safety risks and opportunities affecting the department’s delivery of educational services to ensure that all workers and students experience a safe working, learning, and playing environment.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Work health and safety (WHS)

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Work health and safety (WHS) Work health and safety requirements including the department's commitment to the health and safety of everyone in its workplaces.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 26/07/2024

Title Workforce diversity This policy was consolidated with the Our culture policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 05/09/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 05/09/2024

Title Workforce diversity and inclusion standards Direction and guidance on the relevant plans, processes, and initiatives in place to recognise, promote, increase and expand workforce diversity and inclusion across all department areas.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Our culture

Publication date 05/09/2024

Title Workforce planning and management Direction and guidance on workforce planning and management processes.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/08/2024

Title Working with children check This policy was consolidated with the Recruitment and onboarding policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 02/09/2024.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 02/09/2024

Title Workplace adjustments procedure Direction and guidance on processes and resources in place to request, implement and review workplace adjustments.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Our culture

Publication date 04/11/2024

Title Workplace learning for secondary students in NSW public schools Direction and guidance on organising, running and reporting on workplace learning programs to help students contextualise their learning and achieve significant curriculum outcomes.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 09/05/2024

Title Workplace learning for secondary students in NSW public schools procedures Direction and guidance on organising, running and reporting on workplace learning programs to help students contextualise their learning and achieve significant curriculum outcomes.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Workplace learning for secondary students in NSW public schools

Publication date 13/02/2025

Title Workplace sexual harassment prevention and response Direction and guidance on the department’s commitment to ensuring that our workplaces are free from sexual harassment, where everyone is treated with courtesy, dignity and respect. These standards clarify what sexual harassment is, how it manifests in workplaces, what support is available, the process for dealing with it, and the role and obligation all workers play in preventing it. Note that sexual assault, which is a criminal offence, can also be considered a form of sexual harassment. Therefore, where this guidance refers to sexual harassment, the guidance also applies in the same way to a sexual assault. The department supports the right of all employees, volunteers and contractors who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment and/or assault to raise their concerns, have their concerns addressed and to feel safe at work.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Our culture

Publication date 05/09/2024

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