The plan outlines the Department of Education's approach to cutting through the red tape impacting teachers and school leaders in Queensland Government schools across years K–12. In education, red tape often presents as excessive or ineffective reporting, complex compliance, technical and administrative processes that can occupy teachers’ attention, reducing the time and energy they are able to devote to teaching and learning.

The plan comprises a series of 37 targeted actions organised under nine overarching commitments. The nine commitments represent a framework for immediate action while providing scope to address new and emerging issues as they arise.

The accompanying booklet outlines in more detail the Department’s commitment to reduce red tape for teachers and provide them with more support to focus on teaching and learning.

Commitments

1. Set clear expectations for curriculum implementation and recording supports for students.
2. Deliver innovative, integrated and responsive digital systems for schools.
3. Simplify processes and expectations for recording incidents including behaviour and workplace health and safety.
4. Set clear expectations for communication with and by schools.
5. Differentiate support for small schools.
6. Streamline and automate routine administrative processes in schools.
7. Simplify school infrastructure and facilities processes.
8. Develop a modern and responsive workforce strategy.
9. Simplify and rationalise policies, procedures and initiatives impacting schools.