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Early childhood education
Early childhood education

The Early Childhood Education Directorate monitors, supports and regulates early childhood education services in NSW.
Public schools
Public schools

Everything parents and carers need to know about NSW public education, finding schools, understanding enrolment and accessing support.
Teaching and learning
Teaching and learning

Information on curriculum taught in schools, Aboriginal education and communities, personalised support and professional learning and assessment.
Student wellbeing
Student wellbeing

The Wellbeing Framework supports schools to create learning environments that enable students to be healthy, happy, engaged and successful.
Our priorities
Our priorities

We're working to enhance outcomes for all students, to improve teaching quality, to innovate for the future and to work more effectively.
Policy library
About us
About us

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

Attendance, behaviour and engagement

Student behaviour

Positive student behaviour is a high priority in school learning environments, reflected in the Behaviour Code for Students and Wellbeing Framework.
Student voice and leadership

Leadership programs for primary and secondary schools and action teams help students have a voice and participate in decision making.
Suspension and expulsion

Suspension and expulsion are strategies schools can use within the context of their student wellbeing and discipline policies.
Anti-bullying

All schools implement an anti-bullying plan that outlines strategies for preventing and responding to student bullying.
Young carers

Young carers up to age 25 provide care and support for another family member. More details in Being a Carer, Being a Student and Being a Kid.
Peer mediation

Peer mediation is a key conflict resolution school strategy. Training packages for primary and secondary schools are available.
School uniforms

School uniforms build confidence and a sense of community connection. Principals should read the uniform policy and guidelines.
Compulsory school attendance

Regular attendance at school is essential for students to achieve quality life outcomes.

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This information is current as at 18/10/2018 10:30pm, AEDT. For the most up-to-date information, go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/attendance-behaviour-and-engagement/home.

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