School Management

Governance

There are strict requirements in place for schools to be accountable for funding and the standards of their education. Governance includes information on school governing bodies, and regulations which are required to be adhered to as part of school management processes.

Accreditation

Performance and Development Culture - Information on the planned accreditation of schools that demonstrate a performance and development culture, with the aim of identifying areas where teacher practice can improve and the school environment is transformed.

Guidelines for Provision of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (PDF - 103Kb) - Department of Education and Early Childhood Development guidelines for approval and delivery of IB Diploma in government schools.

Information management & privacy

Victorian Student Number - information for schools and parents about the Victorian Student Number and Victorian Student Register.

Access to historical records and public records - information on the availability of historical and public records related to education, and the history of education in Victoria.

Archives and Records Management Advice for Schools - information for schools on how to manage their records properly.

Intellectual Property and Copyright - this resource contains policy and guidelines about IP and copyright for students, school staff and corporate users.

Privacy for DEECD - Protecting Information (https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/privacy/ Password Required) - information on privacy laws for DEECD staff and staff in government schools.

Governing bodies and community involvement

Parent Clubs - provides information on the establishment and procedures for running parent clubs.

School Councils - provides information for existing and potential School Councillors. Includes information on School Council roles and responsibilities, elections and membership, council operations and strategic planning and policy.

School policy and guidelines

School Policy and Advisory Guide - Provides up-to-date information on legislation, regulation and policy to assist in the governance, management, administration and operation of schools.

Guidelines for the naming and renaming of government schools - Department of Education guidelines for school name changes.

Children of School Age Attending a Kindergarten Program - outlines the exemption process for children turning six years of age (the compulsory school age) while attending the second year of funded kindergarten.