This policy provides procedures and advice to assist school staff understand their responsibilities and supports informed decision-making in family disputes.

Supports the School Improvement and Accountability policy by describing the conceptual model that underpins the policy. It offers advice about implementation that is more integrated and holistic.

The Complaints and Notifications Policy and Framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

These procedures apply to all Department site managers and to Department employees in public schools who have been nominated to take charge of a recreation and/or outdoor education activity.

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