Alternative Education Programs [ Items 1 - 12 of 14 ]
Retention and Transition
Type: Overview | Published: 21.06.06
In 2006, the Department of Education and Training commenced the first stage of raising the school leaving age to optimise the employment opportunities and future life prospects for young people. Students can participate in other education and training programs to meet their attendance obligation.
moreRaised Leaving Age
Type: Link | Published: 02.08.06
Are you turning 16 or 17 in 2009? The 'Raised Leaving Age' website provides the latest information on options available to 16 and 17 year olds.
moreSchool Attendance FAQs – Parents/Carers
Type: FAQ | Published: 21.06.06
Important information and advice for parents on what student enrolment information the school can provide, the parent’s responsibilities regarding their child’s school attendance and what they can do to support their child.
moreRetention and Participation (RAP) Plan Overview
Type: Overview | Published: 20.06.06
The Retention and Participation Plan is one of five focus areas of the Students at Educational Risk strategy - Making the Difference, which aims to significantly improve the educational outcomes for those students identified as being at educational risk through alienation.
moreAttendance Policy
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 21.06.06
Principals are responsible for recording and monitoring the attendance of all students and for implementing appropriate strategies to restore attendance if necessary. The Attendance policy outlines the procedures schools must adopt for managing student attendance.
moreSchool Attendance FAQs - Teachers and School Staff
Type: FAQ | Published: 21.06.06
Important information and advice for teachers and school staff on district level support available, what attendance data the Department stores centrally, removing a student from the school role and the difference between unexplained absences and truancy.
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.
moreExcursions: Off School Site Activities
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 10.08.06
Activities outside the relatively protective environment of the school site involve greater risk. The Excursions: Off School Site Activities policy supports and enables schools to make informed decisions in relation to the management and conduct of activities off their school site.
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...
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.
moreSchool Education Act 1999
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 21.06.06
The School Education Act 1999 provides the statutory framework for the operations of the Department of Education and Training, outlining the legal requirements regarding student enrolment and attendance.
moreChildren whose Whereabouts are Unknown and the Student Tracking System
Type: Roles and Guidelines | Published: 21.06.06
If a transfer note is not received when a student stops attending and the student cannot be located within a reasonable amount of time (15 days), then that student is known as ‘missing’. Students who cannot be located may be reported as being ‘Children Whose Whereabouts are Unknown’ (CWU).
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