Victorian Government Schools Reference Guide

The Guide provides information, legislative references, regulations, policies and guidelines that assist in the governance, management, administration and operation of schools.

Section 1 Introduction - includes information on the roles and responsibilities of government schools, non-government schools, statutory authorities and provides legal and regulatory references.

Section 2 School councils and governance - contains information on the roles and responsibilities of school councils.

Section 3 Curriculum support and resources - contains information on the standards used in the development and delivery of teaching and learning programs in Victorian government schools

Section 4 Environment - contains information on student health and wellbeing, duty of care matters and school attendance.

Section 5 Accountability and improvement - contains information on the accountability requirements for schools and their management systems.

Section 6 Management - contains information on workforce management, recruitment and employment of staff, professional development, managing risk, legal liability and provision and management of ICT.

Section 7 Resources - contains information on school financial operations and school infrastructure (facilities).

Links to further information and services are provided throughout the Guide.

The material included in the Victorian Government Schools Reference Guide is updated annually, and as required.