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Policies A-Z

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Policy Management

The Department 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 Department’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 Department’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 departmental 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 departmental 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 departmental 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.

The Department’s policies are provided in the A-Z listing:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education (130kb)

Access to Student Records (140kb)

Administration of Prescribed Medication, Catheters and Injections to Students (148kb)

Alcohol - Possession and Consumption in Schools and at School Related Activities (158 kb)

Appointment and Functions of Authorised Persons (94kb)

Approved Educational Courses: Government Schools (44kb)

Attendance at Government Schools (58kb)

Attendance at Non-government Schools (66kb)

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

Care and Use of Animals in ACT Schools-Implementation Guidelines (169kb)

Changing the Name of an ACT Government School (31kb)

Chaplaincies in ACT Government Schools (34kb)

Chaplaincy Services Agreement (152kb)

Child Abuse and Neglect (160kb)

Child Abuse and Neglect - Guidelines for Schools and Preschools - Protocol between Family Services, Schools and Preschools (100 kb)

Complaints Resolution Policy (253 kb) - Complaint Lodgement Form (24kb)

Smart Copying Website
Copyright for Schools (158kb)

Corporate Sponsorship (340 kb) Revised 14 May 2002

Curriculum Requirements in ACT Public Schools, Preschool to Year 10 (49kb)

Enhance TV - Free Educational Resources (41kb)

English as a Second Language (160 kb)

Enrolment in ACT Public Schools (Preschool - Year 12) (52kb)

Equity and Diversity Plan 2007 - 2009 (72kb)

Excursions

Policy (56kb)
Attachments 1 - 9 (248kb)

Family Law and the School (56kb)

Family Law Guidelines (13kb)

Financial Contributions from Parents - Statement (121kb)

Financial Responsibility of Pre-School Parents' Association (94kb)

First Aid (516kb)

Gifted and Talented Students (72 kb)

Head Lice (115 kb)

Health, Physical Education and Sport Policy (137kb)

Health, Physical Education and Sport Implementation Guide (230kb)

Health, Physical Education and Sport Implementation Guidelines Supporting Individual Sports (1.04mb)

Hepatitis Guidelines for Schools (18kb)

HIV/AIDS Policy and Mandatory Procedures (102kb)

Hydrotherapy Pools - Community Use (126kb)

Hydrotherapy Pools - School Use (56kb)

Implementation of Early Years Assessment Program and Release of Results - Policy and Guidelines (150 kb)

Industrial Action Affecting the Operation of Schools - Policy and Procedures (63kb)

Infectious Diseases - Outbreak Procedures and Exclusion Periods (276kb) Revised 31 May 2002

Inspection of ACT Non-government School Applications, Registration Panel Reports and the Register of Non-government Schools (34kb)

International Fee Paying Students (28kb)

International Secondary Student Exchange Programs (28kb)

International Students and Adults, Short Term Education Programs (28kb)

International Students - Enrolment of Temporary Visa Holders - Charging Policy (31kb)

Mobile phones, Appropriate Use of (49kb)

Outdoor Adventure Activities (256kb) - Policy and Mandatory Procedures

Attachment 1 - Mandatory Procedures for Bush & Trail (51kb)
Attachment 2 - Mandatory Procedures for Camping (25kb)
Attachment 3 - Mandatory Procedures for Rope (56kb)
Attachment 4 - Mandatory Procedures for Snow (37kb)
Attachment 5 - Mandatory Procedures for Water (96kb)

Overseas Excursions Policy (67kb) Revised September 2006

Overseas Excursion Guidelines - Before you begin (381kb)
Application Form for Approval of Overseas Excursion (358kb)
Application for Approval of Outdoor Adventure Activities (362kb)
Information for Parents-Template Letter with excursion Details (351kb)
Information for Parents-Template Consent Form to Parents (350kb)
Information for Parents-Template Letter Medical Information (351kb)
Information for Parents - Template Letter Travel Advice Acknowledgement Form (351kb)
Excursion Medical Information and Consent Form (355kb)
A - Risk Assessment Proforma (364kb)
B - Risk Assessment Guide (383kb)
C - Risk Management Framework (161kb)
Emergency Plan (357kb)
Immunisation Requirements Template (348kb)
Mandatory Procedures Statement (348kb)
Fax to ACTIA (43kb)
Student Costs (355kb)

Paid Tutors (120kb) - Policy and Implementation Guidelines

Parent/Carers as Partners in Schooling (245kb)

Playground Supervision of Students (133kb)

Protocol for School Visits by Members of Parliament or Members of the Legislative Assembly (33kb

Pregnant Students (21kb)

Pre-School Excursions Policy and Implementation Procedures (146kb)

Providing Safe Schools P-12 (48kb)

Religious Education in ACT Government Schools (35kb)

Reporting of Year 10 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Competencies (102kb)

Reporting on Student Achievement and Progress to Students and Parents (49kb)

Reporting to the Community on School Programs and Performance (50kb)

Return to Work Policy for Managing Employees with a Workplace Injury or Illness (43kb)

Review of Decisions (90kb)

Rural Pre-Schools (9kb)

School Canteens (13kb) - Policy and Implementation Guidelines

Sexual Harassment, Countering, in ACT Public Schools (44kb)

Small Business Service Charter (1.2mb)

Smoke-Free Workplace (35kb) - Revised February 2008

Student Accidents/Incidents (130kb)

Student Immunisation Record Keeping (25kb) - Revised 24 January 2002

Student Record Keeping (44kb)

Student Transfer Register (59KB)

Students with a Disability: Meeting their Educational Needs (58kb)

Sun Protection (232kb)

Suspension, Exclusion or Transfer of Students in ACT Public Schools (69kb)

Temporary Closure of Schools (153kb)

Training and Development for Staff Who Work in Schools (155kb)

Working with Children and Young People - Volunteering (250kb)

Code of Conduct for Volunteers (53kb)

Insurance Arrangements for Volunteers (19kb)

Information Pack for Volunteers (73kb)

Visitors in Schools Framework

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