Administration (schools and students)
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Animal Welfare – Schools
PD-2004-0029-V02.1.0
Information about school responsibilities related to the use of animals for educational purposes to ensure compliance with legislative requirements. Also included is information about correct procedures if an incident of animal cruelty occurs to animals used by the school.
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Animals in Schools: Animal welfare guidelines for teachers
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Commercial Arrangements, Sponsorship and Donations
PD-2009-0399-V04.0.1
Direction and guidance for schools and directorates on managing commercial arrangements, sponsorships and donations with external organisations, individuals and/or businesses.
Implemented
01/07/2009
Last Updated
21/01/2022
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Business Engagement
0278143863
be@det.nsw.edu.au
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Controversial Issues in Schools
PD-2002-0045-V03.0.2
Direction for the management of controversial issues in schools.
Implemented
20/02/1983
Last Updated
29/04/2021
Contact
Director, Curriculum Secondary Learners
0278140226
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Controversial Issues in Schools - Procedures (PDF 334.1 KB)
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Enrolment of Students in NSW Government Schools
PD-2002-0006-V02.0.1
Direction for the enrolment of students in NSW Government schools.
Implemented
31/08/1997
Last Updated
29/10/2021
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Director, Behaviour and Student Participation
0278143869
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Department preschool enrolment procedures (PDF 223.15 KB)
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Distance Education Enrolment Procedures (PDF 349 KB)
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General Enrolment Procedures (PDF 303.86 KB)
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Proof of Identity and Residency Status (PDF 585.69 KB)
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Overseas students and visitors
PD-2013-0457-V02.0.0
Instruction to staff for enrolling overseas students or hosting visits by overseas school students and adult educational groups.
Implemented
30/10/2013
Last Updated
10/07/2020
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Refer to section 6
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Psychological Tests
PD-2005-0205-V01.0.1
This policy has been consolidated with Student Counselling Records and Psychological Tests
Implemented
01/12/2005
Last Updated
27/08/2021
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Release of Student Information Policy
PD/2005/0088/V04
This policy has been rescinded.
Implemented
06/11/2006
Last Updated
21/11/2016
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School Attendance Policy
PD-2005-0259-V07
This policy sets out the requirements for the attendance of students in NSW government schools.
Implemented
03/02/2015
Last Updated
11/08/2020
Contact
Student Attendance and Educational Neglect Advisor
02 7814 2937
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Exemption from School - Procedures (PDF 1307.5 KB)
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School Excellence
PD-2016-0468-V02.0.4
Direction for schools on school planning, ongoing self-assessment, annual reporting and external validation.
Implemented
15/02/2016
Last Updated
05/10/2021
Contact
Refer to section 6
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School Excellence Procedures (PDF 294 KB)
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External Validation Guidelines (PDF 192.85 KB)
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School Leadership
PD-2004-0024-V02.0.0
Direction and guidance on the development and roles of school leaders and the NSW Public School Leadership and Management Credential.
Implemented
03/06/2000
Last Updated
11/10/2021
Contact
Director, School Leadership Institute
0436918441
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Principal Role Description (PDF 242 KB)
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Deputy Principal Role Description (PDF 232 KB)
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School Uniform
PD-2004-0025-V02.0.4
Sets the department's requirements for local school uniforms or dress codes.
Implemented
16/08/2004
Last Updated
17/05/2022
Contact
Refer to section 6
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School Uniform Policy Guidelines Checklist (PDF 263 KB)
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Selective High School and Opportunity Class Placement
PD-2006-0353-V03.0.1
Requirements for placement in NSW government selective classes, selective high schools, agricultural high schools and opportunity classes; criteria for entry and the selection processes for gifted and talented students.
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Selective high schools and opportunity classes information
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Student Counselling Records and Psychological Tests
PD-2005-0206-V03.0.0
Requirements for administering psychological tests and securely managing student counselling files.
Implemented
01/12/2005
Last Updated
27/08/2021
Contact
Leader, Psychology and Wellbeing Services
0278142356
schoolcounselling@det.nsw.edu.au
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Values in NSW public schools
PD-2005-0131-V01
This policy sets out the NSW approach to values and values education in public schools.