Relevant Legislative Requirements and School Policy
The Queensland state Government state that "behaviour at school is managed supportively to achieve a positive learning environment for the benefit of students, staff and parents" (State of Queensland, 2005).
To allow for the best possible learning environment policies, legislation and procedures need to be implemented to ensure students are safe, supported and disciplined when necessary.
To allow for the best possible learning environment policies, legislation and procedures need to be implemented to ensure students are safe, supported and disciplined when necessary.
Education (General Provisions) Act 2006The purpose of the Education (General Provisions) Act is to make available to each Queensland young person a high-quality education. It is determined within the Act that the high-quality education will help maximise the students educational potential; enable the student to become an effective and informed member of the community and provide universal access to high-quality State education.
The Education (General Provisions) Act includes sections which refer to the transitional provisions of five educational amendment acts including the Education and Training Legislation Amendment Act 2009. Children and Young People (Behaviour Management Framework) Policy and Procedures 2008 (No.1)The Behaviour Management Policy and Framework outlines the requirement at Section 297 of the Children and Young People Act 2008. The purpose of this policy is to promote self-understanding, self esteem, emotional regulation and positive and pro-social behaviours by students; to provide a school environment which promotes social and emotional development and psychological resilience in students; and to respond to the negative or challenging behaviours displayed by students.
There is an emphasis on implementing proactive and preventative strategies within the school to establish a proactive and pro-social environment with students throughout the Behaviour Management Policy and Framework. Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Act 2014The main objective of the Education (QCAA) Act 2014 is to help schools achieve quality learning outcomes for their students and to provide accurate and informative records on student achievement - this includes through the production of certificates of achievement and statements of results.
The Education (QCAA) ACT 2014 is responsible for developing, revising and purchasing relevant syllabuses for Primary - 10 subject as well as senior subject and providing the syllabuses for either Kindergarten, P-10 or senior subjects or to implement the Australian Curriculum where necessary. Anti-Discrimination Act 1991The Anti-Discrimination Act was developed in 1991 to protect people from unfair discrimination in certain areas of activity including work, education and accommodation by promoting equality of opportunity. Applying the Anti-Discrimination Act in schools will help promote a positive learning environment and combat behaviour management issues related to discrimination.
Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young AustraliansThe Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians was developed in 2008 to promote equity and excellence within schools and to ensure that all young Australians have the right to become successful learners, creative and confident individuals and informed citizens.
The Melbourne Declaration has a variety of commitments to action including developing stronger partnerships - developing relationships between teachers, parents, carers and families to provide continuity and a positive environment at school and home for students; and strengthening accountability and transparency - designed to provide quality information about student engagement and learning outcomes which is readily available to staff and the students parents and family to encourage student accountability and allow for transparency between teachers and families. The Melbourne Declaration on Education Goals has a variety of 'commitments to action' and has influenced the development and amendment of policies including the Disability Policy; Every Student Succeeding - State Schools Strategy 2014 -2018 and more. Student ProtectionThe Student Protection policy is a commitment to the care and protection of young adults and provides Catholic Schools and Colleges under the Diocese a framework within which they must operate to fulfill the legislative student protection responsibilities.
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Behaviour ManagementState schools are required to have a Responsible Behaviour Plan that has been approved by the government that articulates a variety of responses including whole school, targeted and intensive behaviour support as a means of facilitating positive learning and responsible behaviour.
The Behaviour Management outline provided on the Queensland Government website provides policies, programs and resources that can shape the way schools approach behaviour management and how they involve the parents and students in behaviour management programs to create a positive learning environment. Inclusive Practices in Catholic Schools and CollegesThe Diocese of Rockhampton has implemented the Inclusive Practice in Catholic Schools and Colleges policy to ensure that all students who study under the Diocese are engaged in an inclusive education.
This is done through:
Personal Development EducationUnder the Personal Development Education policy, the Diocese of Rockhampton has stated that they are concerned with the development of the whole person. The Catholic teaching used in Catholic Schools and Colleges is built on the grounds of respect for the dignity of each other.
Students enrolled in Catholic Schools and Colleges within the Diocese participate in this personal development policy by receiving opportunities to develop:
Code of School BehaviourThe Code of Behaviour is a policy adopted by Queensland state schools and aims to promote learning, creativity and innovation to build prosperity and quality of life upon.
It states that "state schools are strongly committed to providing a quality, futures-oriented education that enables all students to achieve their full potential." The Code of Behaviour has been cited in policies including some that are mentioned in this website and looks toward providing safe, supportive and disciplined environments where students can engage in effective learning by following:
Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School EnvironmentThe Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School Environment is a procedure which outlines the step by step process a school uses to promote a safe, supportive and disciplined learning environment for students. This procedure aligns with the Code of School Behaviour policy and the Statement of Expectations for a Disciplined School Environment and relevant legislative requirements to maintain good order and management in schools.
The procedure includes the requirement for all state schools to have a Responsible Behaviour Plan; an application (where required) of Disciplinary Consequences; provisional use of Time Out as a proactive strategy as well as a behaviour management strategy; provisional use of Physical Restraint - this includes the manual restriction of a students' movement for safety reasons and more. |
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