Government Education Portal - Australia

2010 Queensland State Education: a Future Strategy  

URL:  http://education.qld.gov.au/corporate/qse2010/

Category:  Organisation and Management 

Subtitled 'A Future Strategy' with an introduction by the Premier titled 'The contribution of State schools to the Smart State' the document addresses the implications for schools of the 'unique challenge posed by the transition to a globalised knowledge economy and society.' In relation to information technology the statement commits Education Queensland to developing a networked learning community, with effective support for schools, which: provides sufficient computers for students and teachers; networks computers; provides a rich, teacher-driven range of online curriculum materials; provides access through a 'virtual school' and flexible modes of delivery to a wider range of learning opportunities for all students; and maintains the initial quality of the investment in information technology. This policy targets Queensland government schools.

Acceptable Use Policy for Department of Education and Training, Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Systems  

URL:  http://www.education.vic.gov.au/...deptpolicies/acceptableuse.htm

Category:  Organisation and Management 

The purpose of this Victorian Policy is to ensure that DET ICT Systems are properly and efficiently used, and that the Department is protected from problems such as error, fraud, defamation, breach of copyright, unlawful discrimination, illegal activity, privacy violations and service interruptions.

ACT Department of Education and Training - Legislation administered by the department  

URL:  http://www.det.act.gov.au/...ation_administered_by_the_department

Category:  Organisation and Management 

This webpage provides links to the legislation administered by the ACT Department of Education and Training. The Education Act includes: school enrolment and attendance requirements, exemption, establishment of schools, registration of non-government schools, home education, and other provisions.

ACT Department of Education and Training - Non government education  

URL:  http://www.det.act.gov.au/...l_education/non-government_education

Category:  Organisation and Management 

The ACT Non Government Education Office provides information on the registration and funding of non-government schools in the Australian Capital Territory.

ACT Department of Education and Training - Professional Conduct  

URL:  http://www.det.act.gov.au/employment/professional_conduct

Category:  Organisation and Management 

The Teachers' Code of Professional Practice outlines expectations of professional and ethical conduct for teaching staff and provides a guide for professional practice. Links are also provided to the information on professional conduct, obligations of public employees and the ACT Public Service Code of Ethics.

ACT School Policy - Student Immunisation Record Keeping  

URL:  http://www.det.act.gov.au/...ets/pdf_file/0019/19513/immunisa.pdf

Category:  Organisation and Management 

This policy aims to advise preschools and primary schools of their responsibilities under ACT Public Health Regulations 2000 for keeping records of the status of student immunisation.

Adelaide Declaration on National Goals for Schooling in the Twenty-First Century  

URL:  http://www.mceetya.edu.au/mceetya/default.asp?id=11576

Category:  Organisation and Management 

At a meeting in Adelaide, in April 1999, State, Territory and Commonwealth Ministers of Education met as the Ministerial Council on Education, Emmployment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) and endorsed a new set of National Goals for Schooling in the Twenty-First Century. These were released as the Adelaide Declaration (1999) on National Goals for Schooling in the Twenty First Century. The Adelaide Declaration arose from a discussion paper (1998) reviewing the Hobart Declaration (1989) and supersedes these earlier documents which are available online here for historical reference.

Age of Entry Trial (NT)  

URL:  http://www.deet.nt.gov.au/education/aoe/index.shtml

Category:  Organisation and Management 

The NT Department of Employment, Education and Training's Early Years review and Age of Entry Trial (Phases I and II) are ensuring Territory schools are on track with respect to the Australian Government's requirement for all states and territories to move to a nationally consistent single intake policy. The trial involves children who turn five on or by 30 June 2006 being able to begin in Transition at the beginning of Term 1, 2006. The trial continues to offer flexible intake for preschools, with preschools encouraged to negotiate this with their community. The Age of Entry website provides details of schools involved and answers to frequently asked questions.

Anaphylaxis  

URL:  http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/...conditions/anaphylaxis/index.php

Category:  Organisation and Management 

The NSW Department of Education and Training website provides this information on anaphylaxis. The Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Schools Edition 2 is available to download. NSW Health provides training for schools on use of Epi-pens.

Animals in schools  

URL:  http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/animalsinschools/

Category:  Organisation and Management 

The purpose of this web site is to assist NSW schools to satisfy the legislative requirements for the care and use of animals in schools. It provides species information for the animals which are considered suitable for use in schools and are commonly used for teaching and demonstration purposes; advice on keeping native animals and the licences required; application forms and resources.