Provides information about the functions and operation of public school Councils and Boards, along with advice that may assist Council and Board members to fulfil their consultative and decision-making roles.

A secondment is the voluntary placement for a defined period, with the requirement that the employee returns to their substantive position on completion. The Department of Education supports secondment for staff development.

The Private Tutors in Public Schools policy formalises the arrangements where students receive educational programs from private tutors during the prescribed hours of instruction.

This policy requires principals and school staff, to undertake self assessment, planning and reporting processes. It incorporates school compliance reporting and requirements related to the Standards Review and the Expert Review Group.

Details the approval process for external parties wishing to conduct research on Department sites and information requirements for research projects regarding consent, participation, withdrawal, required checks and confidentiality.

School visits/study tours by overseas students are undertaken for the purpose of meeting Australian students, teachers and other professional educators as part of educational and cultural programs.

These guidelines support the intent of the School Education Act 1999 and assist staff with the provision of religious education in public schools at the local level.

Provides advice on the installation of shade in general, including shade sails.

The Family and Domestic Violence Guidelines provide information on additional leave provisions, support available for employees experiencing family and domestic violence and how principals and line managers can assist employees in these circumstances.

The Competency Framework for Teachers remains a source of reference whilst schools transition to the mandated use of Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as the prime reference for teachers ’registration, self-reflection, professional learning, performance management and development, and recruitment.