Changes to the Guidelines to the Minimum Standards What’s new? What does my school need to do? As of 1 July 2018, all schools must be compliant with the revised 2017 Regulations and Guidelines. Section Schools it affects Change to Guidelines Action for schools Probity Non- government schools Strengthening of probity requirements: • a ‘fit and proper person’ requirement replaced the ‘good character’ requirement. • definition of ‘responsible person’ expands the class of individuals who must meet this requirement • addition of the requirement to notify the VRQA of a ‘notifiable disclosure event’. • Each ‘responsible person’ at a non-government school must complete a Fit and Proper Person Declaration by 1 July 2018*. • Schools must notify the VRQA in writing within 30 days of a ‘notifiable disclosure event’. Philosop hy All schools Addition of the requirement to publish and demonstrate how a school’s philosophy is enacted. All schools must have developed a statement that includes: • the school’s vision, values and objectives • how the philosophy is promoted and articulated throughout the school and the school community*. VRQA Changes to the Guidelines to the Minimum Standards – Fact sheet – July 2017 1
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Changes to the Guidelines to the Minimum StandardsWhat’s new? What does my school need to do?As of 1 July 2018, all schools must be compliant with the revised 2017 Regulations and Guidelines.
Section Schools it affects Change to Guidelines Action for schools
Probity Non-government schools
Strengthening of probity requirements:• a ‘fit and proper person’ requirement
replaced the ‘good character’ requirement.
• definition of ‘responsible person’ expands the class of individuals who must meet this requirement
• addition of the requirement to notify the VRQA of a ‘notifiable disclosure event’.
• Each ‘responsible person’ at a non-government school must complete a Fit and Proper Person Declaration by 1 July 2018*.
• Schools must notify the VRQA in writing within 30 days of a ‘notifiable disclosure event’.
Philosophy All schools Addition of the requirement to publish and demonstrate how a school’s philosophy is enacted.
All schools must have developed a statement that includes: • the school’s vision, values and objectives• how the philosophy is promoted and
articulated throughout the school and the school community*.
Not-for-profit
Non-government schools
Strengthening of the not-for-profit requirements for non-government schools:• a statutory declaration has replaced
the Attestation of a School’s Not-for-profit Status
• broadening of the definition of ‘proprietor’
• broadening of the definition of ‘prohibited agreement or arrangement’.
A non-government school must:• provide an executed Statutory Declaration of
the school’s not-for-profit status• review the school’s constitution, governance
charter and financial statement*• have controls in place to ensure school
property and assets are not distributed or used for the profit or gain or another person or entity.
Student safety
All schools Addition of a duty of care requirement under the Wrongs Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse) Act 2017.
All schools must take precautions to prevent abuse of a child by an individual associated with the school while the child is under the care, supervision or authority of the school.
* To be actioned by 1 July 2018 and documents retained by the school unless requested by the VRQA.
Fact sheetOn 25 June 2017, the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 (Regulations) commenced, replacing the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007. This fact sheet provides an overview of the subsequent changes made to the Guidelines to the Minimum Standards and Other Requirements for Registration of Schools Including Those Offering Senior Secondary Courses (Guidelines).
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What’s been removed?Section Change to Guidelines Schools it affects
School governance structure
Removal of evidence requirement
• evidence may but will not necessarily include policies relating to the operation, professional development, review and induction of the governing body and its members.
All schools
Curriculum framework
Removal of evidence requirement: Evidence may but will not necessarily include —
• yearly curriculum program plans for each cohort of students• an indication of how the eight learning areas will be addressed across the years of
schooling.
All schools
Other changes
• Removal of AusVels references and replaced by references to approved curriculum programs.
• Removal of the transitional provisions relating to enrolment numbers. All schools
What if my school is due for review?Independent schools under review should use the below table to know which Regulations and Guidelines they will be assessed against.
Government and Catholic school review bodies should also use the below table when planning reviews of government and Catholic schools.
Date of review Guidelines Regulations
Before1 July 2018 VRQA Guidelines to the Minimum Standards 2016 Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007
From1 July 2018 VRQA Guidelines to the Minimum Standards 2017 Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017
What if my school needs to amend its registration?Applications to amend a school’s registration are subject to the revised 2017 Regulations and Guidelines. Applications close on 30 June 2018.
What if my school needs to change its particulars?Schools must notify the VRQA in writing within 30 days of any change to its particulars, including changes to their governing body, school council or principal.
Changes to particulars before 1 July 2018 are subject to the 2007 Regulations and Guidelines. Changes to particulars from 1 July 2018 are subject to the 2017 Regulations and Guidelines.
Where can I get more information?If you have any further enquiries please contact Sonia Rivalland, Acting Manager Schools and Secondary Unit, VRQA at vrqa. schools @edumail.vic.gov.au .
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