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Document title 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
Contact Executive Director, Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnership 0411204976
Document title Turning Policy into Action (PDF 252 KB)
Document title 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
Contact Leader, Multicultural Education 0278142826 antiracismeducation@det.nsw.edu.au
Document title Anti-racism education (PDF 290 KB)
Document title Assisted School Travel Program for School Students with Disability
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.
Implemented 01/06/2011
Last Updated 21/07/2020
Contact Director, Assisted School Travel 0242249209
Document title Assisted School Travel Program Guidelines (PDF 741 KB)
Document title Assisting Students with Learning Difficulties
PD-2006-0342-V01.0.2 This policy was consolidated with the Inclusive Education for students with disability policy on 10/10/2022.
Implemented 01/01/2007
Last Updated 10/10/2022

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Document title 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
Contact High Potential and Gifted Education P-12 0278142274 HPGE@det.nsw.edu.au

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Document title 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
Contact Refer to section 6

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Document title 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.
Implemented 05/12/2005
Last Updated 09/08/2022
Contact Leader, Multicultural Education 0278142826
Document title English as an additional language or dialect: Advice for schools (PDF 5528.27 KB)

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Document title Out of Home Care in Government Schools
PD-2010-0402-V01.1.0 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 24/11/2022
Contact Child Protection Policy Team 0278140662 oohc.cps@det.nsw.edu.au
Document title Out of Home Care in Government Schools - Education Plan Procedures (PDF 47.58 KB)

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Document title Restrictive Practices Reduction and Elimination
PD-2022-0478-V01.0.0 Direction and guidance on the use of restrictive practices in NSW public schools and government preschools, including reporting requirements, and outlines the practices that are never permitted. Staff acting in accordance with this policy and the Restrictive Practices Framework, Restrictive Practices Planning Procedures, Environmental Restraints Planning Procedures and other supporting documents are acting with the authority of, and are supported by, the NSW Department of Education.
Implemented 23/01/2023
Last Updated 23/01/2023
Contact Refer to section 6
Document title Restrictive Practices Planning Procedures (PDF 275 KB)
Document title Environmental Restraints Planning Procedures (PDF 425 KB)

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Document title Student Behaviour
PD-2006-0316-V04.0.0 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 10/10/2022
Contact Behaviour and Student Participation 0278143416 behaviour.strategy@det.nsw.edu.au
Document title Behaviour Code for Students (PDF 83 KB)
Document title Detention and Time-Out Guidelines (PDF 116 KB)
Document title School Behaviour Support and Management Plan guide (PDF 120 KB)
Document title Student Behaviour Procedures Kindergarten to Year 12 (PDF 514 KB)
Document title Guidelines for behaviour management decisions made under previous policy and procedures (PDF 131 KB)
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