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Document title Bullying of Students - Prevention and Response
PD-2010-0415-V01.0.5 This policy sets out the department’s position on student bullying and the requirements for preventing and responding to student bullying, including online bullying, in NSW public schools and preschools.
Implemented 21/03/2011
Last Updated 05/05/2023
Contact Behaviour and Student Participation 0278143809
Document title Anti-bullying plan (PDF 1223.4 KB)

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Document title Child Protection: Responding to and reporting students at risk of harm
PD-2002-0067-V02.0.2 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.
Implemented 05/03/2010
Last Updated 26/09/2022
Contact Child Protection Policy Team 0278140662
Document title Child Protection Policy Guidelines: Responding to and reporting students at risk of harm

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Document title Drugs in Schools
PD-2002-0040-V04.2.0 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.
Implemented 15/07/2010
Last Updated 10/10/2022
Contact Refer to section 6
Document title Managing Drug Related Incidents Procedures (PDF 285 KB)

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Document title Incident Notification and Response
PD-2007-0362-V04.0.0 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.
Implemented 17/08/2007
Last Updated 13/09/2019
Contact Director, Work Health & Safety 0278141601

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Document title Mentoring Students
PD-2005-0115-V01.0.1 This policy sets out the requirements for implementing student mentoring programs in NSW public schools.
Implemented 30/01/2006
Last Updated 21/05/2020
Contact Refer to section 6
Document title Student mentoring programs

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Document title Nutrition in Schools
PD-2011-0420-V01.1.1 All schools should promote healthy eating and good nutrition. School canteens are required to implement the NSW Healthy School Canteens Strategy.
Implemented 18/07/2011
Last Updated 19/04/2023
Contact Refer to section 6
Document title Healthy School Canteen
Document title The Food and Drink Criteria

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Document title Reporting School Accidents
PD-2002-0064-V04.0.1 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.
Implemented 01/09/2006
Last Updated 30/07/2020
Contact Principal Legal Officer, Legal Services Directorate 0278141120
Document title Reporting School Accidents support document (PDF 95.94 KB)

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Document title Student Health in NSW Public Schools: A summary and consolidation
PD-2004-0034-V01.0.6 This policy provides a summary and consolidation of policy on student health in NSW public schools. It is designed to be read in conjunction with the department's student health website and the policy implementation documents.
Implemented 22/03/2005
Last Updated 11/08/2022
Contact Refer to section 6
Document title Anaphylaxis and allergy procedures for schools (PDF 256 KB)
Document title Sun safety
Document title Student Wellbeing Health and Physical Care
Document title Student Welfare
PD-2002-0052-V01.1.0 Direction and guidance for school communities to support student welfare, determine key issues for action and develop and implement student welfare actions and initiatives
Implemented 11/06/1996
Last Updated 10/10/2022
Contact Leader, Wellbeing Strategy 0278142356

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Document title Work Health and Safety (WHS)
PD-2013-0454-V01.0.2 Work health and safety requirements including the department's commitment to the health and safety of everyone in its workplaces.
Implemented 28/10/2013
Last Updated 28/10/2019
Contact Executive Director, Health and Safety 0278141601
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