Policy library A - Z

The Policy library contains all current operational policies in the NSW Department of Education. For general policy enquiries please contact the policy owner listed at the bottom of the policy document. Our A-Z listing is being enhanced, displaying policy statements and procedures as separate line items, to improve navigation (e.g. Policy governance has 2 line items, one for the policy statement and another for the procedure).

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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.

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 Staff only 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 Staff only Direction and guidance on the appropriate revenue recognition principles to be used under the Australian Accounting Standards.

Title Accounting standards - service concession arrangements Staff only 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

Title Accreditation in NSW public schools This policy was consolidated with the Professional learning, performance and accreditation policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

Title Accreditation procedures Direction and guidance on teacher accreditation within NSW public schools, which is regulated and overseen by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Title Administration of medication procedures 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.

Title Anaphylaxis and allergy management procedures Direction and guidance on minimising the exposure to known allergens, reducing the risk of anaphylaxis and responding in the event of anaphylaxis.

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.

Title Annual financial statements Staff only 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.

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.

Title Assets - non-current assets and equipment Staff only 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.

Title Assisting students with learning difficulties This policy was consolidated with the Inclusive Education for students with disability policy on 10/10/2022.

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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.

Title Beginning teachers support funding This policy was consolidated into the Workforce planning and management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

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 Bullying of students - prevention and response This policy was consolidated with the Student Behaviour policy on 30/1/2024.

Title Business continuity management This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

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.

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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.

Title Carry forward (schools) procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on the treatment of State Consolidated funds held in school budgets at the end of each school year.

Title Change of personal information procedures Direction and guidance on updating employee personal information while maintaining privacy and confidentiality. These procedures are in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988, Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

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.

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.

Title Child protection: allegations against employees This policy was consolidated with the Professional and ethical standards policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on XX/08/2024.

Title ClassCover procedures Direction and guidance for principals and casual teachers on using ClassCover, the department’s preferred online casual teacher booking solution.

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.

Title Commercial arrangements, sponsorship and donations Direction and guidance on managing commercial arrangements, sponsorships and donations with external organisations, individuals and/or businesses.

Title Commercial arrangements, sponsorship and donations procedures Direction and guidance on managing commercial arrangements, sponsorships and donations with external organisations, individuals and/or businesses.

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 was consolidated into the Employee benefits and entitlement policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 06/09/2024.

Title Community language allowance scheme Direction and guidance on the process and payment of the Community Language Allowance Scheme (CLAS) to suitably qualified employees who have a basic level of competence in Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN) or a language other than English (LOTE) and provide on-the-spot language assistance in the workplace.

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.

Title Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent Direction and guidance on the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent confirmation process. This confirmation is required to finalise an offer of employment for an identified role or scholarship.

Title Controversial issues in schools Direction for the management of controversial issues in schools.

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

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.

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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Title Deferred salary scheme Direction and guidance on the eligibility requirements and conditions of the Deferred salary scheme so staff can make an informed decision about whether to apply.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Title Digital devices, services and information – staff use procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on using authorised digital devices, services and information.

Title Discrimination standards Direction and guidance on the relevant processes, protections and legislation in place to prevent, recognise and respond to discrimination in schools and workplaces.

Title Drugs and alcohol in the workplace Direction and guidance on the fair and effective management of employees impaired by drugs and alcohol. Addresses the conduct as well as health and wellbeing concerns of employees affected by drugs and alcohol.

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.

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Title Education support mobility and professional development Direction and guidance on the mobility and professional development options available to education support staff.

Title Education support staff recruitment Direction and guidance on how to fill vacancies for education support and executive government sector employment related roles.

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 Emergency management Staff only Direction and practical guidance for all department workplaces to develop, implement and maintain site-specific Emergency Management Plans (EMPs) and response procedures. Schools should use the procedures to guide emergency management arrangements as applied to each unique school (location, size, structures, students, staff and community). Workplace managers on shared workplace sites, such as office buildings or restricted access schools (hospital and Youth Justice schools) should use the procedures as the basis to contribute to the site’s emergency management arrangements.

Title Employee benefits and entitlements Direction and guidance on accessing employee benefits and entitlements.

Title Employee leave Direction and guidance on leave entitlements, the application and leave management processes.

Title Employee performance and development Direction and guidance for implementing the department’s performance and development requirements.

Title Employment screening Direction and guidance on the employment screening process. Screening ensures the suitability, integrity, and identity of employees, contractors and volunteers working for or with the department.

Title Enrolment of students in NSW Government schools Direction for the enrolment of students in NSW Government schools.

Title Enterprise data This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

Title Enterprise data standards Direction and guidance to support the effective management and use of data throughout its lifecycle while achieving department objectives.

Title Enterprise management Direction and guidance on the frameworks, procedures and standards designed to ensure compliance with department objectives in relation to enterprise risk management, legislative compliance, business continuity, enterprise data governance, evaluation, and fraud and corruption control.

Title Enterprise risk management framework Staff only Direction and guidance to support efficient and effective enterprise risk management to achieve the department’s objectives.

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.

Title Evaluation Direction and guidance for the evaluation of department programs, projects, strategies, policies and initiatives to support the effective, efficient, appropriate and transparent use of public resources.

Title Evaluation This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

Title Excursions Directions for planning and managing excursions, including incursions and other variations of routine

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.

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Title Financial management Direction and guidance on the department’s financial management requirements.

Title Financial management (schools) procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on financial management in NSW Government schools.

Title First aid Staff only Direction and guidance for all department workplaces in implementing their first aid requirements as set out by the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, SafeWork NSW Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace, and Work, health and safety policy.

Title Fraud and corruption control Staff only Direction and guidance on managing fraud and corruption risks.

Title Fraud and corruption control This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

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Title Gender affirmation procedures Direction and guidance on supporting employees who decide to affirm their gender.

Title Gifts, benefits and hospitality Direction and guidance on the department’s expectations and obligations related to gifts, benefits and hospitality.

Title Guidelines for the management of conduct and performance Direction and guidance on the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees.

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Title Head teacher eligibility Direction and guidance on the relevant academic qualifications teachers and head teachers must meet when applying for an advertised head teacher position in a high or central school.

Title Head teacher eligibility requirements This policy was consolidated into the Recruitment and onboarding policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 02/09/2024.

Title Health support planning and student safety procedures 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.

Title Healthy eating procedures 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.

Title High potential and gifted education Guidance on implementing effective learning and teaching practices to develop the talent of high potential and gifted students.

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.

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Title Incident notification and response Staff only Direction and guidance on how to manage and report a work health and safety incident, injury/illness, hazard or near miss.

Title Incident notification and response This policy was consolidated with the Work health and safety policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

Title Inclusive education for students with disability Direction and guidance on supporting the inclusion of students with disability in NSW public schools.

Title Induction and onboarding Direction and guidance for principals and managers on providing consistent and supportive onboarding and induction experiences for staff, whatever the role or location.

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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.

Title Joint use of school facilities and land This policy was consolidated with the Sharing of School Facilities policy on 1/10/21.

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Title Leaving the department Direction and guidance for employees leaving the department and their principals and managers.

Title Legislative compliance Direction and guidance on managing legislative compliance to ensure the department meets its requirements in key legislation.

Title Legislative compliance This policy was consolidated with the Enterprise management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

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.

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.

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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 was consolidated into the Professional and ethical standards policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 29/08/2024.

Title Management of conduct and performance where there is an impairment procedures Direction and guidance on the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees where there is an impairment.

Title Mandatory training Direction and guidance on prescribed training that all department employees must complete as part of the induction process and on an ongoing basis as required.

Title Media relations This policy has been developed to provide department employees with guidance as they engage with journalists and the media.

Title Mentoring students This policy sets out the requirements for implementing student mentoring programs in NSW public schools.

Title Merit selection procedure Direction and guidance for selection panel members and prospective applicants applying for teaching positions in NSW public schools.

Title Mobile telecommunications facilities This policy was consolidated with the Sharing of School Facilities policy on 1/10/21.

Title Motor vehicle This policy was consolidated with the Business services policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 25/06/2024.

Title Motor vehicle procedures Staff only 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.

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 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.

Title Non-school based teaching service (NSBTS) Direction and guidance on the recruitment and management of teachers to Non-school based teaching service (NSBTS) positions.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 Pay and benefits Direction and guidance on the processes relating to employee pay, including pay cycles, tax, superannuation, accessing pay information, changing pay disbursement and bank details, salary packaging and other benefits.

Title Performance management and development This policy was consolidated into the Professional learning, performance and accreditation policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

Title Personalised learning and support procedures Direction and guidance on supporting the inclusion of students with disability in NSW public schools.

Title Policy governance Staff only 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.

Title Policy governance procedures Staff only 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 Positive workplace culture Guidance and resources on creating and maintaining a respectful, engaged, and inclusive workplace culture.

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.

Title Privacy standards Directions and guidance on how individuals can access and request amendments to their personal information. Outlines obligations regarding managing personal and health information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA).

Title Private and secondary employment This policy was consolidated with the Employee benefits and entitlement policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 06/09/2024.

Title Private and secondary employment Directions and guidance for employees about private and secondary employment.

Title Procurement Staff only Direction and guidance on ensuring value for money when procuring goods, services and works to deliver education to the people of NSW.

Title Professional and ethical standards Direction and guidance on standards of professional conduct that promote adherence to department and NSW public sector values. Guidance on day-to-day ethical decision-making, public interest disclosures, and the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees.

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.

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 Professional learning, performance and accreditation Direction and guidance on meeting professional learning, performance and accreditation requirements.

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

Title Public interest disclosures This policy was consolidated with the Professional and ethical standards policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 29/08/2024.

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.

Title Purchasing and procurement procedures Staff only 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.

Title Purchasing cards (Pcard) Staff only Direction and guidance on the use of purchasing cards (PCards) – the preferred payment method for goods and services in the department – to ensure the efficient, economical, and ethical use of public resources, and to maintain standards of transparency, probity, ethics and integrity, in line with NSW Government policy.

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Title Recognition and awards standards Direction and guidance on recognising the outstanding service, efforts and accomplishments of department employees.

Title Records management procedures Staff only 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.

Title Recovery and return to work program Staff only Direction and guidance on managing an employee’s recovery and return to work following a workplace injury, including managing personal health conditions to ensure all employees with an illness, injury, or health condition (injury) are supported in the workplace.

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.

Title Reporting school accidents This policy was consolidated with the Work health and safety policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 26/07/2024.

Title Repurpose funds Staff only Direction and guidance on the process of re-purposing a budget underspend or overspend.

Title Resilience and business continuity management procedures Staff only Direction and guidance on implementing and maintaining a business continuity management system designed to build organisational resilience and enhance continuity of services by improving the department’s ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, recover from and adapt to disruptions.

Title Responding to allegations against employees in the area of child protection Direction and guidance for staff in relation to child protection including training, reporting on safety, and supporting children and young people, as well as monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements.

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.

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.

Title Rural and remote incentives Direction and guidance on the department’s rural and remote benefits and incentives.

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Title Salary determination Direction and guidance on the principles, methods and processes for determining the commencing salary for classroom teachers within the Standards Based Remuneration structure.

Title School attendance Direction and guidance on the requirements for attendance in NSW public schools.

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 This policy was consolidated into the Professional learning, performance and accreditation policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

Title School counselling service professional practice framework Staff only Direction and guidance for members of the school counselling service, who are required to be certified against the Professional Practice Framework and maintain this certification.

Title School excellence Direction for schools on school planning, ongoing self-assessment, annual reporting and external validation.

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 This policy was consolidated into the Professional learning, performance and accreditation policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/08/2024.

Title School leadership development Direction and guidance on the range of leadership development programs and resources the department offers. Excellence in school leadership is essential to achieving the best outcomes for students. The department is committed to fostering the development of school leadership skills at all career stages.

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.

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.

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.

Title Sharing of school facilities Direction and guidance for staff who make decisions about sharing school facilities with third parties and organisations.

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.

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).

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

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.

Title Sponsorship This policy was consolidated with the Commercial Arrangements, Sponsorship and Donations policy on 1/10/21.

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.

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.

Title Staff complaint procedures Staff only 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 Staffing procedure Directions and guidance on the principles, methods and process to be applied to recruit, promote or transfer members of the teaching service to positions in NSW public schools.

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.

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.

Title Student counselling records and psychological tests Staff only 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Title Suicide postvention Staff only 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).

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.

Title Surplus land sale to non-government schools policy This policy has been rescinded since 28/10/2020.

Title Suspension and expulsion procedures Direction and guidance on the requirements for the suspension and expulsion of students in NSW public schools.

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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.

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 Transferred officers’ compensation Direction and guidance on determining teachers’ eligibility for compensation and the benefits available to eligible transferred officers.

Title Transition to retirement Direction and guidance for employees planning to retire and their managers. These procedures are to be used in conjunction with the Leaving the department procedure.

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.

Title Travel on official business Staff only 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.

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Title Uniforms at school procedures Direction and guidance on determining and meeting school uniform requirements.

Title Use of contingent labour Direction and guidance on the engagement of contingent labour (contractors) to undertake critical and high priority work that cannot be filled through other means.

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Title Values in NSW public schools This policy sets out the NSW approach to values and values education in public schools.

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.

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.

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.

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Title WHS consultation and issue resolution Staff only Direction and guidance on implementing work health and safety (WHS) consultation arrangements and resolving WHS matters and issues in the workplace.

Title WHS management program Staff only Direction and guidance to help staff establish and maintain safe workplaces, and to provide principals and workplace managers with an innovative and targeted approach for managing health, safety, and staff wellbeing.

Title WHS risk management Staff only Direction and guidance on taking a risk management approach to health and safety as the most effective way to prevent injuries, accidents, and illnesses at work. The step-by-step risk management process should identify all physical and psychosocial health and safety risks and opportunities affecting the department’s delivery of educational services to ensure that all workers and students experience a safe working, learning, and playing environment.

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.

Title Workforce diversity This policy was consolidated with the Our culture policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 05/09/2024.

Title Workforce diversity and inclusion standards Direction and guidance on the relevant plans, processes, and initiatives in place to recognise, promote, increase and expand workforce diversity and inclusion across all department areas.

Title Workforce planning and management Direction and guidance on workforce planning and management processes.

Title Working with children check This policy was consolidated with the Recruitment and onboarding policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 02/09/2024.

Title Workplace adjustments procedure Direction and guidance on processes and resources in place to request, implement and review workplace adjustments.

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.

Title Workplace learning for secondary students in NSW public schools procedures Direction and guidance on organising, running and reporting on workplace learning programs to help students contextualise their learning and achieve significant curriculum outcomes.

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.