All research participants must be fully informed. Templates provide a format and wording that meet this requirement and are consistent with the Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties policy.

The Community kindergartens guidelines provides information and guidance to community kindergarten teachers, linked school principals and parent management committees.

These procedures ensures that employees are aware of their obligations under the Working With Children Check (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act) and ensures that the Department maintains compliance with the Act.