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Guideline for Physical Contact and Restraint for the Management of Student Behaviour
Type: File (HTML) | Published: 11.12.08
The Behaviour Management in Schools policy specifies that physical contact to care for a student or to maintain order and physical restraint of students is acceptable under the Department of Education and Training School Regulations. This can occur in certain circumstances and under certain...
moreExclusions and School Discipline Advisory Panel Guidelines
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 11.12.08
The Exclusion and School Discipline Panels Guides have been developed to support schools; districts; panel members; parents and families when students are recommended for exclusion. Exclusion is the most severe sanction that a school can impose on a student for a serious breach of school...
moreBehaviour Management and Discipline (BM&D) Strategy Overview
Type: Overview | Published: 10.08.06
The Behaviour Management and Discipline (BM&D) strategy is a major Government initiative that provides resources to enhance the system’s capacity to ensure that all students achieve significant learning and social outcomes. The strategy aims to improve outcomes in targeted schools through a...
moreDuty of Care for Students
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 10.08.06
‘Duty of care’ is a legal concept that has its origins in common law. Teaching staff owe a duty to take reasonable care for the safety and welfare of students whilst students are involved in school activities.
moreIt's NOT OK to Stay Away
Type: Publication | Published: 09.08.06
Attending school enables children to build on their knowledge and skills each day, playing a vital part in developing a child’s communication, organisational and social skills. The brochure ‘It’s not OK to stay away’ provides parents and caregivers with important information on their legal...
morePrimary Behaviour Centres (PBC)
Type: Link | Published: 01.08.06
Primary Behaviour Centres (PBCs) provide specialist outreach support services to assist public primary schools to manage and engage students with severe challenging behaviour.
moreBullying-No Way!
Type: Link | Published: 17.07.06
Bullying. No Way! is an Australian website that provides information and ideas on how to reduce bullying, harassment and violence in our schools. The work of this project is supported by teachers, parents, students, staff and curriculum officers throughout Australia.
moreIntroduction to Student Attendance
Type: Roles and Guidelines | Published: 21.06.06
Students need to attend school on a regular basis to gain the maximum benefit from schooling and optimise their life opportunities. The school principal is responsible for the accurate recording and rigorous monitoring of all students’ attendance.
moreExclusion Procedures
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 20.06.06
School Discipline Advisory Panels are established when a principal recommends that an exclusion order be made for a serious breach of school discipline. The recommendation goes through a strict review process to ensure the student receives a fair hearing.
moreExclusion - Information for Parents
Type: FAQ | Published: 20.06.06
Exclusion refers to a student being barred from attendance at a public school and is the most serious behavioural consequence that can be implemented by the Department of Education and Training. Exclusion is governed by a strict process.
moreWho can help? - District Education Office Student Services Contacts
Type: Roles and Guidelines | Published: 20.06.06
Student Services contact information for parents or school staff who have any queries regarding behaviour management and classroom management issues in schools. This includes issues related to student suspension and exclusion.
moreSuspension - Information for Parents
Type: FAQ | Published: 20.06.06
A school may suspend a student from school following a breach of school discipline. If suspended, the student will be removed from school for a set period of time. Suspension provides a period of respite between the incident and the resolution process.
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