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Policies A-Z

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Policy Management

The Education and Training Directorate is committed to implementing policies that:

set clear parameters within which day-to-day operational decisions can be made
manage strategic and operational risk
further the achievement of the Directorate's strategic goals and the broader policy direction of government; and
are managed in a systematic and consistent manner.

What is a policy?

Policies succinctly articulate the Directorate's position, provide a framework for action and ensure a consistent approach to our day-to-activities and decision-making. Policies may be supported by procedures, manuals or guidelines.

Who are policy owners?

Policy owners are executive-level staff responsible for ensuring that policies allocated to them are current and that advice to Directorate staff and stakeholders is provided. Driving policy review, development and removal is the responsibility of the policy owner. Detail about policy ownership is provided on each policy.

Who are policy contacts?

Policy contacts are Directorate staff who provide detailed information about specific policies. Policy contacts are often the subject matter experts. They are responsible for conducting policy development and review activities.

How we use policies?

Policies are used to guide Directorate procedures and provide consistent information to stakeholders. Schools use policies as a basis to develop school-based procedures that reflect the individual needs of schools.

Many Directorate policies have related procedures or guidelines for the use of Directorate officers in the implementation of policies. These procedures are available for Directorate staff on the INDEX 'procedures' page

For more information about Directorate policies, please telephone (02) 6205 9185

The Directorate's policies are provided in the A-Z listing:

Access to Student Records

Access to Student Records Policy Word (69kb) PDF (220kb)

Access to Student Records Procedures Word (71kb) PDF (338kb)

Student Records – Guidelines for Staff are available for Directorate staff on INDEX 'procedures' page

Administration of Prescribed Medication, Catheters and Injections to Students (82kb)

Alcohol - Possession and Consumption in Schools and at School Related Activities (194kb)

Appointment and Functions of Authorised Persons (106kb)

Approved Educational Courses: Government Schools (44kb)

Bullying, Harassment and Violence, Countering, in ACT Public Schools (44kb)

Care and Use of Animals

Care and Use of Animals in ACT Schools - Policy (146kb)
Care and Use of Animals in ACT Schools - Procedures (1.5mb)

The Care and Use of Animals in ACT Schools-Implementation Guidelines are available for Directorate staff on the Index 'procedures' page

The Child Abuse and Neglect- Guidelines for Schools and Preschools- Protocol between Family Services, Schools and Preschools is available for Directorate staff on the INDEX 'procedures' page

Child Protection Policy (44 kb)

Complaints Resolution Policy (54 kb) - Complaint Lodgement Form (24kb)

Corporate Sponsorship (340 kb) Revised 14 May 2002

Curriculum Requirements in ACT Public Schools, Preschool to Year 10 (57kb)

Dress Standards and Colour Codes in Public Schools 2010 (35kb)

Early Entry Eligibility and Procedures (37kb)

Education Participation (Enrolment and Attendance) (195kb)
This policy and suite of procedures implement the education participation requirements set out in the Education Act 2004.

Attendance at ACT Public Schools (242kb)
Attendance at Non-government Schools (215kb)
Education Options (other than school) (175kb)
Enrolment in ACT Public Schools (Early Childhood – Year 12) (222kb)
Exemption Certificates (227kb)
Non-compliance (229kb)
Post Year 10 Alternatives (230kb)

English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) (237 kb)
English as an Additional Language or Dialect Program Procedure Manual is available for Directorate staff on Index 'procedures' page

Equity and Diversity Plan 2007 - 2009 (72kb)

Excursions Policy (100kb)
The Excursions Attachments 1-9 are available for Directorate staff on the INDEX 'procedures' page

Family Law and the School (41kb)
Dealing with Family Law Related Issues in Schools (Guidelines for School Staff) are available for Directorate staff on the Index 'procedures' page

First Aid (527kb)

Gifted and Talented Students (102 kb)

Head Lice (28 kb)

Hydrotherapy Pools - School Use (153kb)

Infectious Diseases - Outbreak Procedures and Exclusion Periods (71kb) Revised 31 May 2002

Inspection of ACT Non-government School Applications, Registration Panel Reports and the Register of Non-government Schools (40kb)

International Policies

International Fee Paying Students (230kb)
International Secondary Student Exchange Programs (222kb)
Study Tours and Programs for International Visitors (226kb)
Enrolment of Non-Australian Citizens or Non Permanent Residents - Charging Policy (225kb)

Management of Eating and Drinking Support in ACT Public Schools (65kb)

Outdoor Adventure Activities (86kb) - Policy and Mandatory Procedures
The Outdoor Adventure Activities Mandatory Procedures are available for Directorate staff on the Index 'procedures' page

Overseas Excursions Policy (273kb) Revised June 2010
The Overseas Excursions supporting documents are available for Directorate staff on the Index 'procedures' page

PE and Sport Policy 2009 (53kb) The Physical Education and Sport Implementation Guidelines with Implementation Guidelines Supporting Individual Sports are available for Directorate staff on the Index 'procedures' page.

Playground Supervision of Students (42kb)

Protocol for School Visits by Members of Parliament or Members of the Legislative Assembly (40kb)

Professional Learning Policy 2009 (50kb)

Providing Safe Schools P-12 (49kb)

Religious Education in ACT Government Schools (40kb)

Reporting on Student Achievement and Progress to Students and Parents (69kb)

Reporting to the Community on School Programs and Performance (69kb)

Review of Decisions (85kb)

School Canteens (72kb) - Policy and Implementation Guidelines

School Teacher Qualifications (63kb)

Sexual Harassment, Countering, in ACT Public Schools (40kb)

Student Accidents/Incidents (143kb)

Student Immunisation Record Keeping (43kb) - Revised 24 January 2002

Student Record Keeping (250kb)

Students with a Disability: Meeting their Educational Needs (203kb)

Sun Protection (97kb)

Suspension, Exclusion or Transfer of Students in ACT Public Schools (71kb)
The Suspension, Exclusion or Transfer of Students in ACT Public Schools Guidelines are available for Directorate staff on the INDEX 'procedures' page.

Temporary Closure of Schools (44kb)

Working with Children and Young People - Volunteering (66kb)

Code of Conduct for Volunteers (166kb)

Insurance Arrangements for Volunteers (193kb)

Information Pack for Volunteers (170kb)

Visitors in Schools Framework

Policy and Procedures (289kb)

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