Policy library A - Z
The Policy library contains all current operational policies in the NSW Department of Education.
For general policy enquiries please contact the policy owner listed at the bottom of the policy document.
Our A-Z listing is being enhanced, displaying policy statements and procedures as separate line items, to improve navigation (e.g. Policy governance has 2 line items, one for the policy statement and another for the procedure).
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Policy statement
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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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
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.
Title
Accounting standards - revenue
Staff only
Direction and guidance on the appropriate revenue recognition principles to be used under the Australian Accounting Standards.
Title
Accounting standards - service concession arrangements
Staff only
Direction and guidance on determining appropriate service concession arrangement treatment under the Australian Accounting Standards.
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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
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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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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).
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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.
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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.
Document
typePolicy procedure
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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
30/01/2025
Title
Annual financial statements
Staff only
Direction and guidance on preparing the department’s annual financial statements.
Title
Anti-racism
Direction and guidance on preventing and eliminating all forms of racism in NSW public education.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
10/05/2024
Title
Anti-racism procedures
Direction and guidance on preventing and eliminating all forms of racism in NSW public education
Title
Appeals for demountable accommodation
Direction and guidance on key processes and requirements for demountable accommodation in NSW public schools.
Title
Asset management
Direction and guidance for staff managing school assets. Supports planning, management and decision-making for school assets.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Title
Assisted school travel program
Direction and guidance on implementing the Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP).
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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
10/10/2022
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Title
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Policy statement
Publication date
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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typePolicy procedure
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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Title
Budget
This policy has been rescinded since 20/04/2020.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
25/06/2024
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Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Carry forward (schools)
This policy was consolidated with the Financial management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 20/06/2024.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
20/06/2024
Title
Carry forward (schools) procedure
Staff only
Direction and guidance on the treatment of State Consolidated funds held in school budgets at the end of each school year.
Title
Change of personal information procedures
Direction and guidance on updating employee personal information while maintaining privacy and confidentiality. These procedures are in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988, Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
Title
Child protection - responding to and reporting students at risk of harm
Direction and guidance on identifying and managing risk of harm concerns to keep children and young people, including students in statutory out-of-home care, safe and supported in NSW public schools.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
09/05/2024
Title
Child protection - responding to and reporting students at risk of harm procedures
Direction and guidance on the requirements for responding to and reporting students at suspected risk of harm.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Publication date
09/05/2024
Title
Child protection: allegations against employees
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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
29/08/2024
Title
ClassCover procedures
Direction and guidance for principals and casual teachers on using ClassCover, the department’s preferred online casual teacher booking solution.
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typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Recruitment and onboarding
Publication date
02/09/2024
Title
Code of ethics and conduct
Direction and guidance on professional conduct standards that promote adherence to department and NSW public sector values. The Code of ethics and conduct is a framework that facilitates day-to-day ethical decision-making.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Professional and ethical standards
Publication date
01/11/2024
Title
Commercial arrangements, sponsorship and donations
Direction and guidance on managing commercial arrangements, sponsorships and donations with external organisations, individuals and/or businesses.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
18/12/2024
Title
Commercial arrangements, sponsorship and donations procedures
Direction and guidance on managing commercial arrangements, sponsorships and donations with external organisations, individuals and/or businesses.
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typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Commercial arrangements, sponsorship and donations
Publication date
18/12/2024
Title
Community complaint procedures
Direction and guidance on raising concerns about the Department of Education’s products, services, employees and complaint handling. Additionally, these procedures guide employees in addressing concerns raised by community members.
Title
Community language allowance scheme
Direction and guidance on the process and payment of the Community Language Allowance Scheme (CLAS) to suitably qualified employees who have a basic level of competence in Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN) or a language other than English (LOTE) and provide on-the-spot language assistance in the workplace.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Employee benefits and entitlements
Publication date
06/09/2024
Title
Community language allowance scheme
This policy was consolidated into the Employee benefits and entitlement policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 06/09/2024.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
06/09/2024
Title
Complaints handling
Direction and guidance on how the department receives, addresses and follows up complaints to improve its delivery of education programs and services.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
14/05/2024
Title
Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
Direction and guidance on the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent confirmation process. This confirmation is required to finalise an offer of employment for an identified role or scholarship.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Recruitment and onboarding
Publication date
02/09/2024
Title
Controversial issues in schools
Direction and guidance on managing controversial issues arising in school communities.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Publication date
30/01/2025
Title
Controversial issues in 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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
30/01/2025
Title
Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12
Direction and guidance on curriculum planning, programming, assessing and reporting to parents, and other curriculum related programs, events and activities.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
30/01/2025
Title
Curriculum policy standards
Outlines the requirements for all NSW public schools to plan curriculum, develop programs, assess and report to parents in line with the Education Act 1990 (NSW), the NESA syllabuses, credentialing requirements, obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), the Disability Standards for Education 2005 and NESAs Registration Process for the Government Schooling System Manual.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Publication date
30/01/2025
Title
Cyber security
Direction and guidance on the department’s expectations for cyber security, to support the ongoing secure operation of the department and to enable staff and students to work and learn in a safe digital environment.
This policy is a requirement under the NSW Cyber Security Policy and ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems Requirements.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
02/08/2024
Title
Cyber security procedures
Direction and guidance on securing the department’s digital devices, services and information to enable staff and students to work and learn in a safe digital environment. Understand employee responsibilities in maintaining security and protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information in line with the department’s Cyber security policy.
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Title
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Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Data breach
Direction and guidance on how the department identifies, responds to and manages a data breach involving personal information and/or health information.
Title
Deferred salary scheme
Direction and guidance on the eligibility requirements and conditions of the Deferred salary scheme to allow staff to make an informed decision about whether to apply.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Employee benefits and entitlements
Publication date
06/09/2024
Title
Demountable accommodation for schools
This policy was consolidated with the Asset management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 13/05/2024.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
13/05/2024
Title
Detention and time-out procedures
Direction and guidance to support NSW public school principals and school staff to understand the department’s position on detention or reflection, and teacher-directed and self-directed time-out
Title
Development application notifications for neighbouring developments (responding to)
This policy was consolidated with the Asset management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 13/05/2024.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
13/05/2024
Title
Digital devices and online services for students
Direction and guidance on the safe, responsible and respectful use of digital devices and online services for students in NSW public schools.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
25/02/2025
Title
Digital devices and online services for students procedures
Direction and guidance on the safe, responsible and respectful use of digital devices and online services for students in NSW public schools.
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typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Digital devices and online services for students
Publication date
25/02/2025
Title
Digital devices, services and information – staff use
Direction and guidance for staff on the use of authorised digital devices and online services and information.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
03/10/2024
Title
Digital devices, services and information – staff use procedures
Staff only
Direction and guidance on using authorised digital devices, services and information.
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typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Digital devices, services and information – staff use
Publication date
19/12/2024
Title
Discrimination standards
Direction and guidance on the relevant processes, protections and legislation in place to prevent, recognise and respond to discrimination in schools and workplaces.
Title
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Direction and guidance on the fair and effective management of employees impaired by drugs and alcohol. Addresses the conduct as well as health and wellbeing concerns of employees affected by drugs and alcohol.
Title
Drugs in schools
This policy was consolidated into the Student health and wellbeing policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 17/02/2025.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
17/02/2025
Title
Drugs in schools
Direction and guidance to prevent, manage and respond to alcohol and other drug-related incidents and behaviours on school premises or during school activities.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Student health and wellbeing
Publication date
17/03/2025
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Title
Enrolment in NSW public preschools procedures
Direction and guidance on enrolling children in a NSW public preschool.
Title
Enrolment in distance education procedures
Direction and guidance on accessing the department’s distance education provisions.
Title
Enrolment of students
Direction and guidance on enrolling students in NSW public schools.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Title
Enterprise data
This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Title
Enterprise governance
This policy was rescinded on 09/05/2023.
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
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
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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.
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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
26/07/2024
Title
Ex-gratia payments
This policy has been rescinded since 05/03/2018
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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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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typePolicy statement
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
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.
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.
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Title
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Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Financial management
Direction and guidance on the department’s financial management requirements.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
20/06/2024
Title
Financial management (schools) procedures
Staff only
Direction and guidance on financial management in NSW Government schools.
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
26/07/2024
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Gender affirmation procedures
Direction and guidance on supporting employees who decide to affirm their gender.
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
Guidelines for the management of conduct and performance
Direction and guidance on the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Professional and ethical standards
Publication date
29/08/2024
H
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
30/01/2025
I
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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
Joint use of school facilities and land
This policy was consolidated with the Sharing of School Facilities policy on 1/10/21.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
01/10/2021
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Title
Legislative compliance
This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
26/07/2024
Title
Library
Direction and guidance on how the department plans and resources school libraries to align with and enable Our Plan for NSW Public Education.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
07/03/2025
Title
Library procedures
Direction and guidance to help schools comply with the department’s Library policy.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
30/01/2025
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Maintenance and callout procedures
Direction and guidance on raising asset-related matters or logging maintenance and repair callouts for school facilities and equipment.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
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
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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.
N
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
30/01/2025
Title
Nutrition in schools
This policy was consolidated into the Student health and wellbeing policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 21/06/2024.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
21/06/2024
O
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Online communication services: acceptable usage for school students
This policy has been rescinded since 27/01/2020
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
P
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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).
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Title
Professional learning, performance and accreditation
Direction and guidance on meeting professional learning, performance and accreditation requirements.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Title
Psychological tests
This policy has been consolidated with Student Counselling Records and Psychological Tests
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Title
Purchasing card
This policy was consolidated with the Financial management under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on20/06/2024.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
R
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Recognition and awards standards
Direction and guidance on recognising the outstanding service, efforts and accomplishments of department employees.
Title
Records management procedures
Staff only
Direction and guidance on the department's recordkeeping obligations under the State Records Act 1998.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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
S
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Title
Sharing of school facilities
Direction and guidance for staff who make decisions about sharing school facilities with third parties and organisations.
Document
typePolicy statement
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).
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
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
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
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.
Title
Student behaviour
Direction and guidance on supporting and managing safe, responsible and respectful student behaviour in NSW public schools.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
30/01/2024
Title
Student bring your own device policy (BYOD)
This policy has been rescinded since 27/01/2020.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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
Publication date
09/05/2024
Title
Surplus land sale to non-government schools policy
This policy has been rescinded since 28/10/2020.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
T
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
U
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Uniforms at school procedures
Direction and guidance on determining and meeting school uniform requirements.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Student health and wellbeing
Publication date
17/03/2025
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
V
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Values in NSW public schools
This policy sets out the NSW approach to values and values education in public schools.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
29/07/2020
Title
Vendor invoice payment terms
This policy was consolidated with the Financial management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 20/06/2024.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
20/06/2024
Title
Vendor payment
Direction and guidance on processing payments to suppliers of NSW public schools and education support offices.
Title
Voluntary school contribution
This policy was consolidated with the Financial management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 20/06/2024.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
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.
W
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Title
Workforce planning and management
Direction and guidance on workforce planning and management processes.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.