Access and equity
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Aboriginal Education
PD-2008-0385-V03.1.3
Defines the department's commitments in its schools. Developed in response to the Report of the Review of Aboriginal Education 2004, in collaboration with Aboriginal communities and key partners.
Implemented
18/11/2008
Last Updated
09/08/2022
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Executive Director, Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnership
0411204976
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Turning Policy into Action (PDF 259 KB)
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Anti-Racism
PD-2005-0235-V05.1.2
Commits the department to the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination in NSW public schools.
Implemented
05/12/2005
Last Updated
10/10/2022
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Leader, Multicultural Education
0278142826
antiracismeducation@det.nsw.edu.au
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Anti-racism education (PDF 291 KB)
PD-2005-0292-V02.0.4
The department manages the Assisted School Travel Program through the efficient and effective procurement, co-ordination and management of travel support services for eligible school students with identified disability to travel to and from school.
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Assisted School Travel Program Guidelines (PDF 758 KB)
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Assisting Students with Learning Difficulties
PD-2006-0342
This policy was consolidated with the Inclusive Education for students with disability policy on 10/10/2022.
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01/01/2007
Last Updated
10/10/2022
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High Potential and Gifted Education
PD-2004-0051-V04.0.1
Guidance on implementing effective learning and teaching practices to develop the talent of high potential and gifted students.
Implemented
01/09/2006
Last Updated
21/02/2022
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High Potential and Gifted Education P-12
0278142274
HPGE@det.nsw.edu.au
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Inclusive Education for students with disability
PD-2005-0243-V03.0.0
Guidance to support the inclusion of students with disability and additional needs in NSW public schools.
Implemented
01/01/2006
Last Updated
10/10/2022
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Refer to section 6
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Multicultural Education
PD-2005-0234-V01.0.3
This policy responds to the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of NSW. It commits schools to providing opportunities that enable all students to achieve equitable education and social outcomes and participate successfully in our culturally diverse society.
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Out of Home Care in Government Schools
PD-2010-0402-V01.1.1
Direction and guidance on the requirements relating to children and young people in statutory out of home care who are attending government schools, including preschools.
Implemented
19/07/2010
Last Updated
06/04/2023
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Child Protection Policy Team
0278140662
oohc.cps@det.nsw.edu.au
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Restrictive Practices Reduction and Elimination
PD-2022-0478-V01.0.0
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.
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23/01/2023
Last Updated
22/06/2023
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Student Behaviour
PD-2006-0316-V04.0.1
Direction and guidance on reinforcing positive, inclusive, respectful and safe practices for supporting positive student behaviour in NSW public schools. Principals acting in accordance with this policy and the Student Behaviour Procedures are acting with the authority of, and are supported by, the NSW Department of Education.
Implemented
08/05/2006
Last Updated
12/09/2023
Contact
Behaviour and Student Participation
0278143416
behaviour.strategy@det.nsw.edu.au
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Behaviour Code for Students (PDF 84 KB)
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Detention and Time-Out Guidelines (PDF 121 KB)