Technology, devices and the internet
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Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Title
Accounting standards - leases
Direction and guidance on accounting for lease arrangements as per the Australian Accounting Standards, when the department is a lessee or a lessor.
Title
Accounting standards - revenue
Direction and guidance on the appropriate revenue recognition principles to be used under the Australian Accounting Standards.
Title
Accounting standards - service concession arrangements
Direction and guidance on determining appropriate service concession arrangement treatment under the Australian Accounting Standards.
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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
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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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typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
08/02/2023
Title
Annual financial statements
Direction and guidance on preparing the department’s annual financial statements.
Title
Anti-racism
Direction and guidance on preventing and eliminating all forms of racism in NSW public education.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
10/05/2024
Title
Anti-racism procedures
Direction and guidance on preventing and eliminating all forms of racism in NSW public education
Title
Appeals for demountable accommodation
Direction and guidance on key processes and requirements for demountable accommodation in NSW public schools.
Title
Asset management
Direction and guidance for staff managing school assets. Supports planning, management and decision-making for school assets.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
13/05/2024
Title
Assets - non-current assets and equipment
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.
Title
Assisted school travel program
Direction and guidance on implementing the Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP).
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
10/10/2022
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy procedure
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Title
Budget
This policy has been rescinded since 20/04/2020.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
25/06/2024
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Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
20/06/2024
Title
Carry forward (schools) procedures
Direction and guidance on the treatment of State Consolidated funds held in school budgets at the end of each school year.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
14/05/2024
Title
Controversial issues in schools
Direction for the management of controversial issues in schools.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
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Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
10/05/2024
Title
Digital devices, services and information – staff use procedures
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
10/10/2022
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Title
Enrolment of students in NSW Government schools
Direction for the enrolment of students in NSW Government schools.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
20/03/2024
Title
Enterprise governance
This policy was rescinded on 09/05/2023.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
18/11/2021
Title
Ex-gratia payments
This policy has been rescinded since 05/03/2018
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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
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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.
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
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Financial management
Direction and guidance on the department’s financial management requirements.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
20/06/2024
Title
Financial management (schools) procedures
Direction and guidance on financial management in NSW Government schools.
Title
Fraud and corruption control
Sets standards and provides guidance on minimising opportunities for fraud and corruption within the department.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
26/07/2022
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
10/10/2022
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Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
14/03/2024
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
01/10/2021
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Legislative compliance
Direction on managing legislative compliance to ensure the department meets requirements in key legislation.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
19/06/2024
Title
Library procedures
Direction and guidance to help schools comply with the department’s Library policy.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
10/10/2022
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Maintenance and callout procedures
Direction and guidance on raising asset-related matters or logging maintenance and repair callouts for school facilities and equipment.
Title
Management of conduct and performance
This policy addresses the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
21/05/2020
Title
Mobile telecommunications facilities
This policy was consolidated with the Sharing of School Facilities policy on 1/10/21.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
25/06/2024
Title
Motor vehicle procedure
Direction and guidance on acquiring, using and managing NSW Government motor vehicles.
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
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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.
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Title
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Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
21/06/2024
O
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Online communication services: acceptable usage for school students
This policy has been rescinded since 27/01/2020
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
05/09/2023
Title
Policy governance procedures
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
20/10/2022
Title
Procurement
Direction and guidance on ensuring value for money when procuring goods, services and works to deliver education to the people of NSW.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
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.
Title
Psychological tests
This policy has been consolidated with Student Counselling Records and Psychological Tests
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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
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.
Title
Purchasing card
This policy was consolidated with the Financial management under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on20/06/2024.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
20/06/2024
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Records management procedures
Direction and guidance on the department's recordkeeping obligations under the State Records Act 1998.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
03/07/2023
Title
Repurpose funds
Direction and guidance on the process of re-purposing a budget underspend or overspend.
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
21/07/2020
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Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
School attendance
Direction and guidance on the requirements for attendance in NSW public schools.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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Publication date
10/02/2022
Title
School excellence
Direction for schools on school planning, ongoing self-assessment, annual reporting and external validation.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Title
School leadership
Direction and guidance on the development and roles of school leaders and the NSW Public School Leadership and Management Credential.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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).
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
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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.
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
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
01/10/2021
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
21/06/2024
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
Staff complaint procedures
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.
Title
Student attendance in NSW public schools procedures
Direction and guidance to help school staff satisfy their obligations under the School attendance policy.
Title
Student behaviour
Direction and guidance on supporting and managing safe, responsible and respectful student behaviour in NSW public schools.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
30/01/2024
Title
Student bring your own device policy (BYOD)
This policy has been rescinded since 27/01/2020.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
21/06/2024
Title
Student counselling records and psychological tests
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.
Document
typePolicy procedure
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy procedure
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
21/06/2024
Title
Suicide postvention
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.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Publication date
09/05/2024
Title
Surplus land sale to non-government schools policy
This policy has been rescinded since 28/10/2020.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
T
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
Publication date
25/06/2024
Title
Travel on official business
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.
U
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Uniforms at school
Direction and guidance on determining and meeting school uniform requirements.
Document
typePolicy procedure
Policy statement
Student health and wellbeing
Publication date
21/06/2024
V
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
Title
Values in NSW public schools
This policy sets out the NSW approach to values and values education in public schools.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
W
Title
Document type
Policy statement
Publication date
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
Policy statement
-
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.
Document
typePolicy statement
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.