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All educational organisations maintain a body of policies be they administrative, teaching, human resource, legal or some other type. Combined, they help create the effective operation of educational institutions and the effectiveness of the learning which occurs in them.
Such policies do not simply appear. They are created following reviews of existing processes and procedures and usually following some level of research locally, within the wider Australia setting or internationally. In many cases, people have opportunities for input prior to any final deliberations. International information is also becoming more widely accessible and used. Most major policies follow reports coming from reviews and related research.
Most reports, research data and policies are now easily accessible either online or in a format that is able to be downloaded for later reference.
This page looks at education policy sources in all states & territories, state & territory specific reviews and reports and other general information.
The Second Page looks at special reviews, reports and other documentation from Australian and international sources. Often these are used in policy development in Australia, or they provide insights into similar concerns and possible solutions in other countries. Information is also provided about the educational policies of a range of political parties in Australia.
Related pages include Conferences, Education Journals, Parent Involvement and Headlines.
States & Territories
Australian Capital Territory
- Policies
A listing of educational policies in use by the Department of Education - Policies & Procedures
Canberra/Goulburn Catholic Education Office. Most administrative but several relate to educational matters.
Reviews and Reports
- Publications & Resources
Reports and reviews carried from previous years. - Every Chance to Learn
Principles, framework, consultation report. PDF and Word formats.
New South Wales
- Catholic Education Commission
Click on Publications to access policy and guideline documents. - New South Wales Board of Studies
- Department of Education & Training Policies
Listing of policies.
Reviews and Reports
- Building on Strong Foundations
From the NSW Public Education Council about Primary Education. PDF and Word formats. - Reports, Statistics and Information
Use the main menu to access Annual Reports, Fast Facts and Statistics. Statistics has multiple PDF downloads on various aspects. - Excellence and Innovation
‘Consultation on the future of NSW public education & training.’ PDF downloads - whole document or sections. - Early Years, Giving Our Children A Confident Start
‘Aiming to ensure children successfully make the transition to school through developing better links as children move into kindergarten.’ - Ramsey Teacher Review
Review of teachers and teaching. - Reviews
Access reviews carried out under the direction of the NSW Department of Education and Training. Special research, specific directions, Reports, Statistics and Historical Information. - Our Middle Years Learners, Engaged, Resilient, Successful
2006 Strategy. - Report of the NSW Assessment Review
Professor George Cooney, January 2007. For The Summary, go here. - Review of Non-Government Schools in NSW
‘First Report of the Grimshaw Review of Non-Government Schools in New South Wales proposes new criteria for school registration, higher standards of performance reporting, and a planning process for new or expanding schools’. - Time and Tide
Report On The Need to Invest in The Renewal Of The Public School Teaching Service. Dr Lindsay Connor, for the NSW Teachers Federation.
Northern Territory
- Policies & Manuals
NT Catholic Education Office. Select Policies & Manuals from the top menu. - Northern Territory Department of Education & Training Policies
Education and corporate policies.
Reviews and Reports
- Indigenous Education Strategic Plan 2009-2012
Review of Indigenous Education. -
Research
Research guidelines and process.
Queensland
- Catholic Education, Brisbane : Policies
Other educational policies via the Queensland Studies Authority. - Education Policy and Procedures Register
‘EPPR is the centralised location for departmental policies, procedures, guidelines and other administrative instructions and directives. Includes policies and procedures from International, Non State and Higher Education, Education Queensland and Corporate and Professional Services.’ - Education Queensland
Scroll down to Policies & Guidelines. - Queensland Catholic Education Commission
Use the QCEC Policies/Positions. Administrative and educational. - Research
From Queensland Studies Authority.
Reviews and Reports
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A Flying Start for Queensland Children
Take advantage and become involved in the consulattion stage. - Reports and Publications
A master page for reports in HTML or PDF format. - Bound for Success
Link to Cape York or Torres Strait Education for information and PDF format downoads. - Education and Training Reforms for the Future
- Framework for Gifted Education
- Key Documents
Covers documents and reports, you can download in various formats, on assessment areas. - Rural and Remote Education Framework for Action
- Smart Moves
Physical Activity Programs in Queensland State Schools. ‘Smart Moves ensures all Queensland state school students engage in physical activity each day within curriculum time.’ Ministerial Review, Heralthy Kids survey, guidelines and statement in PDF format. - Smart Classrooms
Initiatives, access documents, get news via feeds and podcasts, plan ahead, … . - STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education and training. Discussion paper. - Tomorrow’s Schools
‘Focuses on modernising our schools that are in need of major renewal, and giving Queenslanders the chance to shape the future of education in their local community.’
South Australia
- Acts & Regulations
Select Acts & Regulations from the side menu. Applicable & Relevant Legislation, Relevant documents. - A-Z Policies
Department of Education & Children’s Services. - Policy & Advice
Association of Independent Schools. Check individual policies from those listed. Both organisational and educational. - The SACE
‘The South Australian Certificate of Education was introduced from 2009. For the latest information, visit this page or subscribe to the SACE Board e-news for email updates.’
Reviews and Reports
- Early Childhood Services Inquiry
‘A Strategic Assessment of the Children’s Services Industry’.
Tasmania
- Catholic Education Office, Hobart
Policies are available in PDF format. - Curriculum Resources and Support
Projects, resources, guides and more. - legislation, regulations and Policies
Department of Education.
Reviews and Reports
- Reports, Research and Review
Access relevant reports, policy decisions, research, etc.. - Engaging Our School Communities Taskforce Report
You now have to be able to log in to access this site. - Tasmania Together
‘These guides provide teachers and students with an introduction and links to Tasmania Together.’ - Tasmania Tomorrow
‘The Tasmania Tomorrow initiative outlines the Tasmanian Government’s vision for post-school education and training.’ Download the Qualifications and Skills for Tasmania Tomorrow Public Document, the Discussion Paper or the Minister for Education’s Response.
Victoria
- Catholic Education Commission of Victoria
Administrative and educational policies.
This site is presently being re-constructed and will not be available for a while. Check back soon. - Corporate Plan
Planning in Victorian education. - Department of Education & Early Childhood Development
Policies, historical and public records access. - Governance Guidelines - Across the Board
Organisational guidelines & policies for independent schools. - Multicultural Education Strategy
Reviews and Reports
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Educational Improvement in Victoria
Compiled by Richard Elmore, Harvard University. - Inquiry into Vocational Education and Training
Review of the Quality of Training in Victoria’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship System. - Publications & Resources
Find details and downloads relating to a Blueprint for Government Schools, The Future for Victoria and Education Review & Reform among others. - Public Education - The Next Generation
The Connors Report. Now archived at Pandora. - Reports
‘Provides access to reports and papers that have been prepared by the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development or for the department by a third party.’ - Research Publications
Research eLert newsletters, Research?work, conference papers and presentations, other educational research.
Western Australia
- Association of Independent Schools of WA
Click on About AISWA in the main menu to access their Strategic Plan, governance and services. - Catholic Education Office of WA
Policy Statements. Curriculum, Planning & Resources, School & Community Operations and Personnel. - Curriculum Support
Curriculum policies and framework. - Our Policies
Department of Education & Training.
Reviews and Reports
- Pathways to the Future
‘A Report of the Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools received strong acknowledgement from the Minister for Education and Training for the comprehensive nature of the consultation undertaken and the forward-thinking identified within the recommendations.’ Get a copy of the Final Report here. - Post-Compulsory Education Review Report
‘Our Youth, Our Future’. -
Report of the Ministerial Taskforce …
On Issues Surrounding Proposed Changes to Post-Compulsory Education. - Schools
Online Curriculum Services, The Vision for ICT in Education
‘The Schools Online Curriculum Services program, provided by the Department of Education and Training, offers a content management and search system, a Web portal and curriculum information management applications.’ - Research
‘Research commissioned by the Western Australian College of Teaching into issues relating to the profession.’
Other Information
- ACER
Educational research body and testing group in Australia and research on educational policy and implications. Check the Cunningham Library for research assistance. - ASPA Policies and Statements
‘These documents have been developed by ASPA for use in discussions with the Commonwealth Government, its agencies, and other bodies.’ - Australian Education Union - Policies
‘Cover a wide range of issues. You will find some of our policies in this section.’ PDF documents. - BUBL Link
Links to internet resources listed alphabetically under headings and then titles, with information about each item. This covers educational policy. - EdNa Online
Access for searching on the Education Search Engines page.