Curriculum and learning activities

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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 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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Policy statement -

Publication date 09/03/2023

Title Administration of medication 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 21/06/2024

Title Anaphylaxis and allergy management 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 21/06/2024

Title Animal welfare - schools 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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Policy statement -

Publication date 08/02/2023

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 10/05/2024

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 13/05/2024

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 13/05/2024

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.

Document typePolicy procedure

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 funding procedures Direction and guidance for schools on using Beginning Teacher Support Funding to support the induction and professional development of eligible beginning teachers.

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Policy statement Beginning teachers support funding

Publication date 09/04/2024

Title Beginning teachers support funding Direction and guidance on providing funding to schools to support the induction and professional development of eligible beginning teachers.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 09/04/2024

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 sets out the arrangements for the NSW Department of Education to ensure that critical services are maintained and restored following a disruptive event.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 18/02/2020

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 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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Policy statement -

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Carry forward (schools) procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on the treatment of State Consolidated funds held in school budgets at the end of each school year.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

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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Policy statement -

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

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

Publication date 09/05/2024

Title Child protection: allegations against employees Directions and guidance on how the department responds to allegations of a child protection nature made against employees.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 29/09/2023

Title Code of conduct The Code of Conduct describes standards of professional conduct that promotes adherence to the department's and NSW Public Sector's values. It provides a framework for employees to support day to day ethical decision making.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/02/2024

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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Policy statement -

Publication date 15/03/2024

Title Commercial arrangements, sponsorship and donations procedures Direction and guidance on managing commercial arrangements, sponsorships and donations with external organisations, individuals and/or businesses.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Commercial arrangements, sponsorship and donations

Publication date 15/03/2024

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.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Complaints handling

Publication date 14/05/2024

Title Community language allowance scheme This policy provides for the payment of a Community Language Allowance to suitably qualified employees who have a basic level of competence in a language other than English.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 14/04/2020

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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Policy statement -

Publication date 14/05/2024

Title Controversial issues in schools Direction for the management of controversial issues in schools.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 12/12/2023

Title Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 Detailing how schools plan curriculum and teaching programs including assessment and reporting to parents

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Policy statement -

Publication date 06/02/2023

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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Policy statement -

Publication date 13/05/2024

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.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Cyber security

Publication date 13/05/2024

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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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Policy statement -

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

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Student behaviour

Publication date 30/01/2024

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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Policy statement -

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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Policy statement -

Publication date 09/10/2023

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.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Digital devices and online services for students

Publication date 09/10/2023

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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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/05/2024

Title Digital devices, services and information – staff use procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on using authorised digital devices, services and information.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Digital devices, services and information – staff use

Publication date 10/05/2024

Title Drugs in schools This policy sets out requirements for schools to plan and implement appropriate responses to drug-related incidents, with an emphasis on prevention through drug education and safe and supportive school environments, and intervention and support for students who may be involved.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/10/2022

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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 Enrolment of students in NSW Government schools Direction for the enrolment of students in NSW Government schools.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 04/03/2024

Title Enterprise data The Department of Education implements data governance systems and processes to ensure that information is governed and managed effectively to deliver the best opportunities and outcomes for all students.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 20/03/2024

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

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Policy statement -

Publication date 09/05/2023

Title Enterprise risk management Direction and guidance to support efficient and effective risk management across the department to achieve our objectives.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 17/10/2022

Title Environmental education for schools This policy supports effective environmental education programs in NSW public schools, provides guidelines on managing school resources in accordance with ecological sustainability and is a starting point for addressing global environmental issues.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 12/08/2020

Title Evaluation This evaluation policy provides direction for the evaluation of programs, projects, strategies, policies and initiatives across the Department of Education to improve education and training outcomes for children and students, promote strong, inclusive, active communities and support the effective, efficient and appropriate use of resources.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 18/11/2021

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 Directions for planning and managing excursions, including incursions and other variations of routine

Document typePolicy statement

Policy statement -

Publication date 16/10/2023

Title Exemption from school procedures 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 15/03/2024

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 Digital devices, services and information – staff use

Publication date 21/03/2024

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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.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

Title Fraud and corruption control Sets standards and provides guidance on minimising opportunities for fraud and corruption within the department.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 26/07/2022

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Title Head teacher eligibility requirements This policy outlines the relevant academic qualifications teachers and head teachers must meet when applying for an advertised head teacher position in high or central schools.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/04/2020

Title Health support planning and student safety 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 21/06/2024

Title Healthy eating 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 21/06/2024

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

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/02/2022

Title Homework This policy statement sets out requirements for schools in relation to the development of homework policies. The implementation section includes purposes and principles, main types of homework and expectations for parents and caregivers, teachers and students.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/10/2022

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Title Incident notification and response This policy sets out the obligations of all department employees to respond to an incident, promptly notify relevant managers through the required channels and arrange appropriate support.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 13/09/2019

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

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Policy statement -

Publication date 14/03/2024

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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.

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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.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 01/10/2021

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Policy statement

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

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Policy statement -

Publication date 27/07/2021

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.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 19/06/2024

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

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Library

Publication date 19/06/2024

Title Literacy K-12 Describes the objectives for ability, skills and competence of students, incorporating specific teaching practices and programs; and requirements for evaluation of effectiveness and responsibilities for K-12 teachers in reporting to parents, caregivers and communities.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/10/2022

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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 addresses the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/05/2024

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

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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.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/05/2020

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

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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 procedure Staff only Direction and guidance on acquiring, using and managing NSW Government motor vehicles.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Business services

Publication date 25/06/2024

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 09/05/2024

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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.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 12/07/2021

Title Numeracy K-12 Describes the role of teachers in developing students' numeracy skills to support specific numeracy demands across key learning areas; and outlines the assessment and reporting to guide numeracy programs and provide information to parents, caregivers and communities.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/10/2022

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.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/06/2024

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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 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 Performance management and development Performance management and development provides a framework to value our staff, provides a working environment that acknowledges their contribution and builds capacity to ensure organisational effectiveness.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/09/2022

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

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Policy governance Staff only

Publication date 05/09/2023

Title Preschool class fees in government schools This policy applies to all NSW Government preschool classes. It outlines the general principles governing the fee processes, as well as information on collecting fees, fee relief and/or exemption.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 16/12/2022

Title Private and secondary employment Sets out the principles and provides direction and guidance on requirements for private and secondary employment approval for NSW Department of Education employees.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 20/10/2022

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 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 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 outlines an interim workflow solution to support staff using the new FMWeb 2.0 system, as some workflow elements will not be completed within FMWeb 2.0. Work is underway on a longer-term solution for the appropriate functionality of the Project Proposal section of the new FMWeb 2.0 system.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Asset management

Publication date 18/06/2024

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 Describes a system for disclosing suspected corruption, maladministration, serious and substantial waste, privacy breaches and government information contraventions.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 29/09/2023

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 Public interest disclosures

Publication date 29/09/2023

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 10/05/2024

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

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

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Policy statement Business services

Publication date 25/06/2024

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 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 outlines the purpose of school accident reports and the responsibilities of principals and school staff in relation to the completion, storage and use of school accident reports and provision of information concerning accidents to parents and students.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 03/07/2023

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 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 13/05/2024

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.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 22/06/2023

Title Road safety education, driver education and training This policy is designed to support effective road safety education programs in NSW public schools K-12. It also assists schools to plan effective driver education for students in Years 9 and 10 and Stage 6 Life Ready.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 21/07/2020

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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 Members of the school counselling service are required to be certified against the Professional Practice Framework and maintain this certification.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 10/02/2022

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

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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 Direction and guidance on the development and roles of school leaders and the NSW Public School Leadership and Management Credential.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 17/10/2022

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 in NSW Government schools

Publication date 15/03/2024

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 15/03/2024

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 10/05/2024

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.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Social media

Publication date 10/05/2024

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 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 21/06/2024

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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Publication date 21/06/2024

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.

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Policy statement Complaints handling

Publication date 14/05/2024

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

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Policy statement School attendance

Publication date 15/03/2024

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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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.

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Policy statement Student health and wellbeing

Publication date 21/06/2024

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 21/06/2024

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 09/10/2023

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.

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Policy statement Student use of mobile phones in schools

Publication date 09/10/2023

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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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 21/06/2024

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.

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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.

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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 24/06/2024

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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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.

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Policy statement Business services

Publication date 25/06/2024

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Title Uniforms at school Direction and guidance on determining and meeting school uniform requirements.

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Policy statement Student health and wellbeing

Publication date 21/06/2024

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Title Values in NSW public schools This policy sets out the NSW approach to values and values education in public schools.

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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.

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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.

Document typePolicy procedure

Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

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.

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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.

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Policy statement Financial management

Publication date 20/06/2024

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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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Publication date 28/10/2019

Title Workforce diversity The Workforce Diversity Policy is a commitment by the department to create a workplace that is fair and inclusive and build a workforce which better reflects the diversity of our students, parents and the NSW community.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 19/02/2024

Title Working with children check The Working with Children Check - WWCC - is a screening mechanism to prevent certain persons from engaging in child-related work.

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Policy statement -

Publication date 30/08/2023

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 workplace on 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 09/05/2024

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 Code of conduct

Publication date 19/03/2024

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