The School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance and develop appropriate strategies to restore attendance for students with persistent absence.

The procedures outline the requirements for staff in residential facilities to ensure the safety and well-being of students during leisure activities.

A secondment is the voluntary placement for a defined period, with the requirement that the employee returns to their substantive position on completion. The Department of Education supports secondment for staff development.

This framework must be read in conjunction with the Injury Management and Workers' Compensation policy.