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 strengthening of home, school and community partnerships and building of community capacity in low socio-economic status (SES) communities has long been acknowledged as critical elements in supporting improved student learning outcomes and satisfaction in schooling. Connecting agencies: meeting priorities together looks at new ways to generate community connections to support students’ learning. It looks...

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...

This document sets out the challenges in New South Wales public schools and what will be done to meet those challenges through the National Partnership Agreement in 2012 and 2013. Some students need additional support to access the full range of education opportunities and to achieve success. Over the next two years, additional resources will...