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New South Wales
Policies and guidelines
Aboriginal Education Policy
The Aboriginal Education Policy is mandatory in all government schools. The
policy has a dual purpose: to promote the educational achievements of Aboriginal
students and to educate all students about Aboriginal Australia.
Anti-Bullying Plan for Schools
The Anti-bullying Plan is a key part of every school's planning for
student wellbeing and effective learning. It sets out the requirements
for dealing with bullying behaviour in NSW government schools. It
includes operational guidelines and a framework for schools to use to
develop and implement an Anti-bullying Plan with specific strategies
for identifying, reporting and dealing with bullying behaviours.
Anti-Racism Policy
The Anti-Racism Policy supersedes the Anti-Racism Policy Statement,
1992. It articulates the aspirations and commitment of the NSW
Department of Education and Training. It outlines the responsibilities
of schools for ensuring that all learning and working environments
are free from discrimination and racism, including the appointment
and training of an Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO).
Cultural Diversity and Community Relations Policy: Multicultural education in schools
The Cultural Diversity and Community Relations Policy supersedes
the Multicultural Education Policy Statement, 1983. It outlines
the responsibilities of schools to provide teaching and learning
programs in relation to multicultural education, including promoting
community harmony, enabling students from all cultures and communities
to identify as Australians within a democratic multicultural society
and developing knowledge, skills and values for participation as
active citizens.
Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement (EAPS) Plan
The NSW Government requires all government agencies to develop and report on
annual Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statements (EAPS) forward plans. EAPS plans set out management
practices that promote access to and participation in the full range of services
for clients from language backgrounds other than English. The EAPS program has a quality standards framework by which government agencies are externally rated and required to progressively improve their performance over time.
Responding to Suggestions, Complaints and Allegations
This policy became effective on 23 April 2001. The sections relating to anti-discrimination provide details of procedures to be used when complaints are made. Every school must appoint an Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO) whose role it is to assist complainants with complaints of racial discrimination.
Securing a Collaborative Partnership into the Future
Securing a collaborative partnership into the future - consolidating a 21
year working relationship is a partnership agreement between the New South Wales
Department of Education and Training and the New South Wales Aboriginal
Education Consultative Group Incorporated that aims to benefit both Aboriginal
and non-Aboriginal Australians in education and training.
The document outlines the parties' commitment to:
- ensure that the agenda for Aboriginal education is determined with the
assistance of Aboriginal people
- promote the educational achievements of Aboriginal students
- educate all students about Aboriginal Australia
- develop and deliver culturally appropriate programs for Aboriginal
students
- ensure Aboriginal input into decision making
- respect the diversity of Aboriginal culture
- support the maintenance of Aboriginal culture
- consult on the targeting of resources that ensure equitable outcomes for
Aboriginal students
- consult to provide innovative solutions to education for Aboriginal
students
- increase the knowledge and skills of staff in Aboriginal history, culture
and contemporary issues.
Student Welfare Policy
The Student Welfare Policy (1996) has three focus areas: effective learning
and teaching; positive climate and good discipline; and community participation.
It emphasises the need for a safe, caring school environment which recognises
the diversity within the school community and provides programs and support
which acknowledge difference and promote harmony.
Values in NSW Public Schools
The Values in NSW Public Schools policy sets out the NSW approach
to values and values education in public schools.
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