Inclusive, Engaging and Respectful Schools
Strengthening our student-centred approach
P&C presentation
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Inclusive, Engaging and Respectful Schools
Strengthening our student-centred approach
P&C presentation
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Acknowledgement of Country
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The Inclusive, Engaging and Respectful Schools package includes
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What we all know
Early-life impacts on life-long outcomes
Feeling supported, safe and connected
Learning environments which are positive and respectful
Support early in school life
More likely to be active participants in their learning
Improve student engagement and academic achievement
Most likely to develop positive behaviours and have improved post-school outcomes
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Why bring in these new policies?�
To ensure every student is included, engaged and respected
Inclusive Education for Students with Disability Policy
All students:
Student Behaviour Policy
Restrictive Practices Framework and Policy
Inclusive Education Policy for students with disability
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Demand for disability support is growing at 4x rate of enrolment growth
Students with disability lost on average an additional 9 days of learning time per annum compared to a student without disability
Mainstream educators
told us that teachers at their school have the skill & confidence to differentiate their teaching for students with disability
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3 out of 10
Submissions received during public consultation in 2020 provided a strong case for change and basis for understanding the needs of students and staff
Suspension rate for schools with lowest socio-economical advantage were 16x higher than schools with highest advantage
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Students with disability are 3.9x more likely to be suspended. 32,608 suspensions issued in 2020 (16% decrease from 2019).
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Number of children with complex behaviour in schools is growing
Introduction of the Persons with Disability (Regulation of Restrictive Practices) Bill 2021.
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Aboriginal students are 3.7x more likely to be suspended.
18,456 suspensions were issued in 2020 (15% decrease from 2019).
3.7x
16x
suspensions were issued (14% decrease from 2019) in 2020, across all NSW public schools.
63,604
Average days (length) of a short suspension in 2020 for primary & secondary schools
9.1 & 13.3
Average days (length) of a long suspension in 2020 for primary & secondary schools
Decisions based in data
To keep students engaged in learning at school
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Team around a school
Delivery Support is a critical partner
3. Professional learning
2. Team around the school
2. Practice resources
1. Clear guidance
The new policies will provide schools with clarity around roles and responsibilities.
The new policies will be supported by checklists, factsheets, flowcharts and teaching and learning resources
Building local school staff confidence and capability through professional learning including self-paced scenarios
Embed the new policies in practice and continue to support schools through building capacity
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What is changing?
What isn’t changing?
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Inclusive Education Policy for students with disability
Applies to all staff
Clarifies existing legal obligations and effective practice
Clarifies rights of students and parents
Does not change our definition of inclusive education
Or our position on settings
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What’s not changing
What’s new
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Replaces the Student Discipline in Government Schools and Suspension and Expulsion Policy
Health and safety of students and staff remains paramount. Violence in our schools in never acceptable.
Various positive behaviour support that is currently in place to support schools and students.
Additional tools, resources, expanded access to specialist services and new professional learning available.
The Student Behaviour Policy and Procedures, with new arrangements for suspension and an evidence-informed approach to behaviour support and management, will replace the existing Student Discipline in Government Schools Policy.
The “School Behaviour Support and Management Plan” will replace the “school discipline policy”.
What’s new
What’s not changing
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Suspension will remain an option for schools if a student’s behaviour poses a risk to others.
Student Behaviour Policy and Procedures
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Restrictive Practices Framework and Restrictive Practices� Reduction and Elimination Policy and Procedures
A new Restrictive Practices Framework and Restrictive Practices Reduction and Elimination Policy.
Clarity on appropriate and prohibited use of restrictive practices.
Reporting requirements for Principals to report on the use of Prohibited Practices and recording the use of planned restrictive practices in relevant student plans.
Student and staff safety is paramount in all circumstances.
Schools have a non-delegable legal duty of care.
Roles and responsibilities of teachers and other staff under the Disability Standards for Education (2005).
What’s not changing
What’s new
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Supporting schools with additional resources and professional learning to ensure every child continues to be safe, engaged and learning.
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How were these developed?
Created by listening to diverse voices and experiences
Department has been planning this change for over 18 months.
Over 60 meetings with key stakeholders
Views of students, staff, parents and carers, community members, stakeholder groups and advocacy organisations were critical to the development of the policy package.
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What does is mean for my child and for me?
A role for everyone
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When do the changes start?
Operational from Term 4, 2022
The policies will become operational at the following times:
BUT full implementation across the school system will be staggered and we will work with parents and carers to develop plans for our school community.
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What will the changes mean for our school?
We are developing our implementation plan
Between now and when each policy becomes operational, we are:
Our approach to ensuring all students, �teachers, staff and visitors to the school are safe �WILL NOT CHANGE.
You can be assured that the safety of your child remains our utmost priority. �This, therefore, also means that if you child is jeopardising the safety of others appropriate action will be taken inline with these new policies.
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Where can I get more information?
Fact sheets
Policies, procedures and Framework in full and Easy-Read versions
Short explainer animations
Frequently asked questions
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Thank you
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