What support is there for schools as the external validation process proceeds?

Directors, Educational Leadership (DELs) and Principals, School Leadership (PSLs) are available to provide support with self-assessment and external validation (EV) as schools prepare their submission. Schools that have an established relationship with a PSL may choose to access that PSL to provide support.

A PSL contact list is available under the Principal, School Leadership webpage.

Who can I email or phone for support?

Directors, Educational Leadership, Principals, School Leadership (PSLs) and the Strategic School Improvement team should be contacted for support regarding EV.

• Contact the Strategic School Improvement team for information on EV scheduling and SPaRO. You can email validation@det.nsw.edu.au or call 02 7814 3853, and find more information on School Excellence in Action.
• Email the Principals, School Leadership (PSL) team for information about external validation submissions, professional learning and PSL support at pslcoord@det.nsw.edu.au.

What resources are available to support schools with their self-assessment practices and EV?

• External validation guidelines - an implementation document for the School Excellence Policy
• School Excellence Framework evidence guide
• School Excellence Framework
• Evaluation Resource Hub
• The 5 Essentials for Effective Evaluation
• Email scout.support@det.nsw.edu.au for support with school data.