This snapshot describe the penalties imposed on adult offenders convicted of illicit drug offences involving amphetamines. Summary: In 2009-2010, 2,397 offenders were convicted of illicit drug offences involving amphetamines. The majority (70.9%) were convicted of using or possessing amphetamines, while nearly a quarter were convicted of dealing or trafficking amphetamines. The most common penalty imposed...

This process is designed to help teachers and parents recognise and respond to early learning, behavioural and emotional difficulties in young children.

These guidelines set out requirements for the use of time-out strategies, including dedicated time-out rooms, in NSW government schools. Time-out strategies include isolation in the student’s classroom, another teacher’s room or with an executive member of staff, or the use of a dedicated time-out room. Time-out strategies include isolation in the student’s classroom, another teacher’s...

The Disability Action Plan is part of the NSW Department of Education and Communities’ strategy to better engage people with a disability. The Disability Action Plan is a strategy covering the Department’s education provision in NSW public schools, TAFE NSW and Community and Migrant Education, whether or not they are provided predominately for people with...

All students and staff have the right to be treated fairly and with dignity in an environment free from disruption, intimidation, harassment and discrimination. To achieve this, all schools will maintain high standards of student behaviour. These procedures set out requirements for the suspension and expulsion of school students from NSW government schools. In implementing...