What's Hot Term 3 Week 3

President’s Report:

The 2024 Public Education Week theme is Proud to Belong. So very fitting isn’t it… think of what you value. Belonging is a feeling … we understand that for students, staff and community and we intentionally set up school practices and procedures to ensure that occurs – policy underpins it.

It is however, as I said ‘a feeling’ ‘a sense’ ‘a knowing’ – one that can be described and articulated – reflected on and grown. Belonging as a Principal is about seeing yourself in the team, the community of schools, your Primary Principals’ Council and in our Association. It is also seeing yourself as in integral member of the education workforce – the NSW Public Education workforce. Your custodianship and leadership of your school really is the difference.

This week, we celebrated what happens in our schools each and every day – we often bring it all together to showcase it. We invited our community in to celebrate the work of our students – children, grandchildren of our communities, our staff and of course, our schools’ alumni.

I acknowledge YOU in celebrating Public Education Week – your work is truly remarkable – thank you for shining a spotlight on your people this week and celebrating with them – our work matters so very much – thank you for standing tall and showcasing the work of your staff and students and celebrating. Our schools are at the heart of each and every community. Public Schools are for us all – everyone belongs in our schools.

Last Monday night I joined many of you in recognising students, staff and community at the prestigious Public Education Awards ceremony. All who were recognised by Prue Car | Deputy Premier | Minister for Education and Early Learning |Minister for Western Sydney and Murat Dizdar | Secretary Department of Education. Congratulations to all recipients – importantly CONGRATULATIONS to the Principals recognised. So very worthy.

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Australian Primary Principals’ Day | Friday 2 August:

It was brilliant to see such recognition of the Principals of NSW last Friday! We sit in such privileged positions in our schools. It is always lovely to be recognised and sometimes the smallest gestures mean the most. Thank you for sharing your recognition on social media and sharing them with me too. It truly was inspiring to see communities coming together to recognise you as principals and the pivotal role you play in leading schools, Seeing the joy and the respect demonstrated by students, staff and communities was very touching and most deserved.

Thank you to everyone who joined in the celebration and contributed to making the Australian Primary Principals’ Day such a success!!!

YOU REALLY ARE APPRECIATED!

Better and Fairer Schools Agreement 2025 – 2034:

Earlier this week, Federal Minster Jason Clare released the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement, which is a ten year plan as a result of the Expert Panel review. This Agreement is linked to Bilateral Agreements and increased funding for states and territories who become parties to the Agreement.

The focus areas within the agreement include:

Equity and excellence – schools and education systems are equipped to provide all students with highly effective evidence-based teaching and equitable learning opportunities and support them to maximise their learning.

Wellbeing for learning and engagement – schools take a structured approach to wellbeing for learning in a way which reflects their school and learning environment, and students have a sense of belonging, safety and engagement with their learning.

A strong and sustainable workforce – the workforce is respected and continues to grow, and teachers and non-teaching school staff are supported to innovate and be at their best to ensure young Australians thrive in their education. A sustainable workforce means that the Australian community recognises the value teachers and school leaders bring to students, communities and the economy.

As expected, funding agreements, with a view to receiving 100% of the School Resourcing Standard (SRS), will be based on states and territories agreeing to a range of accountabilities and implementation or continuation of various programs and strategies.  As you know, our Deputy Premier | Minister for Education and Early Learning is standing her ground on this with Public Schools at the forefront.

The Agreement includes the following key reforms:

• Year 1 phonics check and early years of schooling numeracy check to identify students who need additional help.
• Evidence-based teaching and targeted and intensive supports such as small-group or catch-up tutoring to help students who fall behind.
• Greater wellbeing support for learning and engagement, including through full-service schools, counsellors, wellbeing coordinators and mental health workers.
• Initiatives that help attract and retain teachers and school leaders, including rewarding and recognising experienced teachers to work in schools which need additional support.
• Providing access to high-quality and evidence-based professional learning for teachers and school leaders and providing quality-assured curriculum resources that have been developed in partnership with the teaching profession.

The NSWPPA will be in a position to provide further information, following the AGPPA and APPA meetings in Canberra next week which Deputy President| Bob Willetts and I will be attending and engaging in as we take a deep dive into the Agreement and discuss the implications for each state and territory.

The full report can be downloaded here

School Administration Improvement Program (SAIP):

Four hundred and nineteen schools currently have administrative support funding to relieve workload across a diverse range of school types and contexts.

The program has delivered on testing ways to relieve administrative workload pressures in 2023 and 2024: The program has delivered on: -

• Role specific inductions and capability training has been provided for SASS to build on skills, confidence and efficiencies.
• Opportunities have been provided for schools to connect with and share learning on administrative tasks and ways of working.
• Resources have also been developed and support provisioned in operational and administrative tasks.
• SAIP schools are across eight of our Public School Directorates

The resources and case studies developed are available on the SAIP SharePoint site including:
Induction Handbook

• Excursion Toolkit
• Case Studies
• SharePoint Resources

This two year initiative ensures temporary funding for additional SASS has been distributed to schools and this cohort concluding in December 2024. Principals and SASS support has been committed to and will be available to assist through this transition – a guide will be made available during Term 3. Planning forward for 2025 would also be on your radar – school budgets abs workforce profile certainly front and centre. I have so many fabulous stories of the impact this workforce are having in our 419 schools.

Phone calls (week 4) and webinars with further details will be available for Principals and SASS staff this term (week 6) and ongoing support throughout term 4. SAIP FAQs are also available and remember you can reach out to the SAIP team anytime SAIP@det.nsw.edu.au

FastStream:

Following the webinar there have been numerous questions regarding next steps  - particular circumstances in particular schools. If the fact sheet provided doesn’t address your individual questions please contact the team directly as they are keen to support individual and guide you through the next steps for you, your teacher and your school.

Look at these… limited edition NSWPPA scarves and ties:

We have one hundred and fifty ties and scarfs on order ( limited edition ) We are hoping they will be ready for purchase at the Term 3 State Council. IF we find them to be popular we will take orders on request. I will send details for how to purchase closer to State Council.

They are simply beautiful – we will not be selling them through the NSWPPA merchandise store as there will indeed be a limited number of them available for purchasing.

Scarves are $60 and Ties are $30. They are of beautiful quality. More details on how to purchase to come.

SLI Principal Induction:

Last Week the NSWPPA Executive all attended the SLI Principal Induction at Parramatta for relieving and newly appointed Principals. IT WAS AMAZING to see the future in front of us – Welcome to the best profession in the world!!! Reflect on how far you have come in your leadership journey and those you have walked and worked alongside that have been your champions. HUGE THANK YOU to our colleague facilitators in the room – wisdom and advocacy permeated the room. Acknowledgement to the SLI team – Joanne Jarvis and the team have an expert eye on this induction in both content and quality. The State Executive and I felt very privileged to be in the room.

Joint Statement | NSWTF | NSWAECG | NSWSPC | NSWP&C and NSWPPA:

Presidents have all signed off on a joint statement to Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese and Federal Education Minister | Jason Clare backing in the NSW Government on fair funding for our schools. The release was in the Telegraph on Thursday this week. Fair funding for schools is ensuring the future of Public Education is well positioned now and into the future. Our students matter and they need to be prioritised.

WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE LATEST …

NSWPPA is on FACEBOOK (reignited the original Facebook page) and our BRAND NEW INSTAGRAM page is up. X remains but as numbers grow on Instagram we will close our X page. I encourage you to follow us – there is much to celebrate and loads to be proud of.

NESA Syllabus Launch Event:

On Wednesday 24 July I had the privilege of attending the NESA Syllabus Launch event at the State Library with Lee Saurins the Chair of our Curriculum Reference Group and Ross Angus. The launch was attended by a number of dignitaries including The Hon Prue Car, MP and a large contingent of media. Congratulations to Lee who spoke to the media on behalf of the NSWPPA. 

The CHPS syllabuses are available on the NESA website.

Please see the Staff Noticeboard NESA has released the final K-6 syllabuses (Term 3, Week 1) for further information. 

PARF research Partnership with ACU

Our principal associations have partnered with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) to undertake a key piece of research in an area that will impact many of us across our careers – ‘Understanding the psycho-social impact on principals leading school communities through critical incidents’.

We are seeking your support in helping educational systems and stakeholders build an understanding of contemporary school leaders experiences of critical incidents in completing this simple survey - Click Here  

ACU are the perfect research partner with their extensive longitudinal research into Australian Principal Occupational Health & Wellbeing, which has been running since 2011.

The research will seek to understand the types of critical incidents that can occur in schools and examine the internal and external factors, such as personal resilience and employer provided supports to buffer the effects of critical incidents. Understanding the nature and potential impact of these incidents and protective resources is essential, as they are linked to student safety, community trust, emotional and psychological well-being, educational continuity, risk management, and resource allocation etc.

This research is significant in filling a critical knowledge gap surrounding what is known about critical incidents in educational environments and contexts; this was acknowledged by our successful funding submission to Principals Australia Research Fund (PARF). By addressing the impact of critical incidents on school leaders in our context and qualifying the potential protective factors that exist, this study offers an opportunity to gain insights that can be applied not only within Australia, but potentially serve as a valuable resource for educators and policymakers worldwide.

We understand that the impact of critical incidents may be distressing well beyond the initial event, as can the revisiting of sensitive content.

Please remember that access to our department’s EAP Services from Newport and Wildman is available 24/7 on 1800 650 204.

All responses will remain anonymous, and the survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

The study has ethics approval from ACU HREC (2024- 3502E)

Welcome to the Principalship:

We warmly welcome these colleagues to the Principalship - a noble and rewarding profession – such a privilege to lead a school through the successes and celebrations as well as through periods such as these. Together with our staff, students and communities we lean on our colleagues and share in our next steps. Please know there is much support available to our early career principals including your mentor, Principal School Leadership, Primary Principal Council Executive and colleagues as well as the NSWPPA Executive and Professional Support Officers – Lyn Davis 0417 465 652, Geoff Scott 0427 451 359 and Phil Seymour 0412 673 378. I am also available at the end of the phone anytime, email or text 0429 547 619.

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome – your communities are very fortunate to have you. Remember to update your details on the NSWPPA website so your contact details are accurate and you are contactable.

Annual Conference News | Kylie Donovan | State Conference Chair:

We are so excited! 

Conference registration is open and we already have 488 principals registered. The conference team are working hard behind the scenes to make this conference just as fabulous as past conferences. There are some awesome things planned for Expo day, so think about who will attend with you and make sure the 29th October is in their calendar!

The speaker program below is available on the PPA website and there are some huge highlights this year: 

• Dean Boxall will be a really interesting presentation after the success of his swimmers in the pool in Paris.
• If you read the Sydney Morning Herald, you will be familiar with Kate McClymont's (AM) journalistic talents.
• The current Australian of the Year, Professor Georgina Long (AO), will be breathtaking as we listen about her breakthrough cancer research. Her list of accolades and awards were so long, I couldn't fit them all in within the space allocated for her bio on our website.
• Dr Dinesh Palipana (OAM) could well be the favourite. This inspirational doctor became a paraplegic as a result of an accident, and he works in the emergency department at the Gold Coast Hospital.

You would have seen a more detailed program with times in the Summary when you registered. The Cvent app with a detailed conference program and speaker info, will be available closer to conference.

The group block accommodation at Sofitel is now exhausted. They will give us a 10% discount on other rooms. There is also plenty of accommodation close by, but remember to follow the relevant travel policy and stay within the dollar amount allowed. https://education.nsw.gov.au/industrial-relations/pay-and-allowances/meal-travel-and-related

Looking forward to Term 4, week 3!

Workforce Wellbeing Forum 4 – The Pruning Principle, mastering the art of strategic subtraction. | Deputy President Bob Willetts:

“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.”
(Peter Drucker, Management Theorist)

The NSWPPA hosted over a dozen of the senior executive from the Education Support Team for the fourth workforce wellbeing forum last Friday.  The forums have been instrumental in leading workload reduction actions across the system.

Simon Breakspear facilitated an action focused workshop with an excellent case study delivered by Dan French from CESE relating to the School Excellence Policy, including Annual Reports and External Validation.

A key take away was alignment with our beliefs about the shared responsibility for mastering the art of subtraction. Hence, the NSWPPA is creating the opportunity for Principals and schools to create a learning community around the concept of The Pruning Cycle to compliment the work across the system. Please contact our PLO Drew Janetski to register your interest.

The Flourish Movement Podcast – Vicarious Trauma | Deputy President Bob Willetts:

Vicarious Trauma is a health, safety and well-being issue that will affect all school leaders and staff to varying degrees throughout their career.

In this episode we shine a light on the often overlooked area of vicarious trauma in education. And because we are all about focusing on solutions, we sit down with two highly experienced colleagues, Jude Hayman and Scott Sanford for their practical insights and actionable advice for principals and educators to effectively manage and minimise the impact of vicarious trauma.

Amplifying Our Advocacy –Research into Trauma and Vicarious Trauma | Deputy President Bob Willetts:

 NOTE: The Survey is open to ALL school based staff.

A recent Australian review conducted in response to the teacher shortage identified a need for additional research into the impact on teachers of working with higher levels of traumatised students (Oberg, Carroll & Macmahon, 2023).

Many educators are implementing ‘trauma informed practice’ to better support the wellbeing and learning of students who have experienced trauma.

What is not being researched is the impact of this challenging and emotional work on educators. Supporting students with trauma exposes educators to vicarious trauma. This is made up of two dimensions; 1^st the distress of learning what trauma has happened to a child or their family member and 2^nd having to manage the resulting changes in behaviour of the child at school and in the classroom or of their family from the trauma.

Deakin University and Dr Adam Fraser have partnered up to further study this issue. The aim of this project is to answer four key questions:

1. What is the prevalence of this issue?
2. Who is most impacted?
3. What strategies do Educators use to manage it?
4. Are these strategies effective?

COMPLETE THIS QUICK 10 MINUTES SURVEY BY SCANNING THE QR CODE OR CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW.

There is also an option to participate in a short interview with Deakin University. This very important part of the research will allow us to identify which strategies are helpful in managing and minimising the impact of vicariously experiencing trauma, and which ones aren’t.  

Documenting School-based Activities of P&C Associations | Vice President Greg McLaren:

Principals should be aware of procedures by the school in relation to P&C activities. This includes having an understanding with P&C events held on school sites or P&C run canteens or uniform shops. While schools fortunate to have a P&C usually work closely with their P&C it is important to remember that the P&C is an independent entity, albeit with the goal of supporting the school they are affiliated with.

Like any independent entity which schools deal with, there should be written agreements in place documenting the rights and obligations of the school and the P&C. For example, community use agreements should be used for P&C events such as fetes, discos and fundraising events. Uniform shop licences and canteen licences should still be used P&C run operations.

Unfortunately, in some schools there are no documents in place and an issue has arisen. For example, where someone has been injured at a P&C event and the question of who is liable arises or a P&C run canteen is not operating as agreed verbally 3 years ago, but there is nothing in writing confirming the agreement that has been made. It is easier to resolve these issues if the school and the P&C have agreed upfront on issues that are now potentially in dispute.

This paper was compiled by Greg McLaren using information provided by various sections in the DoE. No part of this paper can be regarded as legal advice.

Defamation, School Performances and School Yearbooks | Vice President Greg McLaren:

Work is often underway in schools during Term 3 on an annual school yearbook /magazines and/or end of year school or student performances. It is important to be confident that yearbooks/magazines and performances are free of any potentially defamatory material. Legal Issues Bulletin 34 provides advice about defamation, including strategies for minimising the risk of defamation actions being taken against the Department and/or individual staff. Please draw this bulletin to the attention of any staff supervising end of year school or student performances or the publication of the annual school yearbook/magazine. Another valuable resource is the Controversial Issues in School Policy along with its procedures 

Strategies to avoid defamation claims and expectations from our employer include:

• Principals must take reasonable steps to ensure as far as possible that any material proposed to be published does not have the potential to be defamatory.
• Procedures should be established to ensure that a designated staff member or members scrutinise any documentation submitted for publication to ensure inappropriate comments are removed.
• Where performances are conducted on school sites by staff or students, relevant scripts should be submitted to and approved by the Principal, or other designated staff member prior to the performance.
• If during a performance it becomes apparent that there is a departure from the approved script and that such departure may be defamatory, the performance should be stopped immediately and the Principal, or designated staff member should take action they deem appropriate.
• If information is to be provided to parents, students or other people, caution should be exercised to ensure that defamatory material or comment is not included.
• Staff should always be circumspect in relation to any comments, written or oral, that may be made about members of the school community, including other staff, students and parents.

Will staff be personally liable?

The Department, as an employer, is vicariously liable for the actions of its employees. Unless acting with serious and wilful misconduct, staff are not personally liable in respect of any claim made by any person alleging to have been defamed. The Employees Liability Act 1991 requires employers to indemnify staff in relation to their negligent acts or omissions. An employee’s right to an indemnity does not apply if the negligent act or omission arises from the serious and wilful misconduct of the employee.

LIB#34 

This paper was compiled by Greg McLaren using information provided by various sections in the DoE especially from the Legal Services directorate. No part of this paper can be regarded as legal advice. A copy will be sent to DoE Legal Services.

Curriculum Reform Update | Vice President Norma Petrocco:

NSW Curriculum Reform Key Messages | Megan Kelly  
Executive Director | Curriculum & Reform  

The NSW Curriculum Reform has reached an exciting milestone, with the release of the final K–6 syllabuses by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Prue Car on 24 July. The new Creative Arts, HSIE, PDHPE, and Science and Technology K–6 (CHPS) syllabuses can be accessed on NESA’s NSW Curriculum website.

Under the syllabus release and implementation timeline K–6, schools can engage with the new syllabuses across 2025 and 2026, prior to enacting them in 2027.   

The K–6 curriculum has been developed cohesively to support depth of learning and enhance student engagement. The new CHPS syllabuses align closely with the English and Mathematics K–10 Syllabuses to complement and strengthen literacy and numeracy outcomes.

Consultation to inform teacher support packages

The Curriculum and Reform directorate will be consulting extensively with key stakeholders, including the PPA, in Term 3 to ensure that the teacher support package for each new syllabus provides teaching and learning resources, professional learning and advice that are fit for purpose. Based on this consultation feedback, the department will develop a range of curriculum resources to be released starting in Semester 1 2025.

Support for leaders implementing the new syllabuses

Syllabus information for school leaders for each new syllabus will be available later in Term 3. This information will cover the evidence base for each new syllabus, what has changed, and provide reflection questions and additional resources. 

Webinars for school principals are planned for Term 3 and Term 4 to provide further information and advice on the implementation of the new syllabuses and the support that will start to be available in Semester 1 2025.  

School leaders are encouraged to review the syllabus release and implementation timeline K–6 and models of curriculum implementation – primary in preparation for the engage phase of curriculum implementation in 2025 and 2026.

2024 Professional Learning | PLO Drew Janetzki:

Welcome back to Term 3 and the start of Semester 2

Please see some highlights of our Professional Learning suite in Semester 2.

Remember the NSWPPA Professional Learning suite is to support all of our members, if your school or network requires a tailored solution for your context, please reach out to schedule a time with your PLO.

Book a time with your Professional Learning Officer.

Highlights:

CLARITY LEARNING SUITE

Currently we have over 350 participants register into Clarity Learning Suite from 30+ schools!

The CLARITY 14 Parameters alignment demonstrates clear alignment with the NSW Public Education Plan. Thanks again to the amazing CLARITY Learning Suite Team Lyn Sharratt, Maggie Ogram & Sue Walsh.  If you are seeking further CLARITY visit: 

Full version of The CLARITY 14 Parameters alignment demonstrates clear alignment with the NSW Public Education Plan  can be downloaded from our website.

Successful Pilot Program: The Semester 1 pilot has been a great success, 2025 EOI is now open for expressions of interest via: https://forms.office.com/r/d3EyfUafFE

Our 2025 Principal and knowledgeable EOI is available via: https://forms.office.com/r/d3EyfUafFE

CLARITY Coaching Program: Available through the CLARITY Team. Sign up now to benefit from evidence-proven, long-term impact programs aligned with the School Excellence Framework and Public Education Plan.

Have you explored coaching with CLARITY?

Direct CLARITY coaching EOI via: 

ART OF LEADERSHIP 2024 PROGRAM & 2025 PROGRAM

Programs for 2024: All programs are fully booked except for the Orange session (September 2-4 and November 18-20). Only 4 spots remain, so act quickly!

Participants: Over 240 leaders have joined, celebrating the program's 10th anniversary with evidence-proven effectiveness and 45 hours of accredited learning.

Limited places available for the second Art of Leadership Masterclass in Newcastle. *Please note only Art of Leadership participants are eligible for the Masterclass

Only 3 spots remain again so act quickly! (Please note that participants are only eligible if they have completed Art of Leadership)

Dates: Monday 9th September until Wednesday 11th September,2024

Book directly via: https://cvent.me/KeVbeW

Art of Leadership is proudly celebrating 10 years!

Do you recognise any of our educational leaders who were part of the original 2014 program?

Our 2025 dates are coming out soon. https://nswppa.org.au/art-of-leadership

ANXIETY PROJECT:

Impact: Significant results with teacher competence and student anxiety reduction. Baseline anxiety levels dropped from 19.6% to 14.6%.

A recent article on The Educator highlights the success of the Anxiety Project initiated by the NSW Primary Principals Association (NSWPPA). The program trained school staff to identify and manage student anxiety, leading to a significant reduction in anxiety levels. Teacher confidence increased from 43.8% to 66.4%, and the number of students reporting high anxiety dropped from 19.6% to 14.6%. The project emphasises helping children develop coping skills through practical techniques, with further expansions planned for 2025.

Media Coverage: Featured on ABC TV News, 2GB Radio, and NSWPPA podcasts.

2025-26 EOI via:

Direct 2025-26 EOI via:

FLOURISH MOVEMENT:

This award-winning program has engaged over 1,067 participants since 2016, focusing on sustainable leadership practices and well-being.

Join Now: Registrations are open at The Flourish Movement.

MULTIPLIERS:

The Multipliers research explored the question of why some leaders create genius all around them while other leaders drain intelligence and capability from an organization. The Wiseman group analysed over 100 executives across four continents to answer this question. As we studied these top leaders, it appeared that certain leaders weren’t just intelligent themselves – they were Multipliers of intelligence.

The research outlines the five key differentiators between Diminishers and Multipliers. These differences explain why some leaders get vastly more capability from their people – a highly relevant message in the current environment.

Participant rates to date: Over 100 leaders have registered in 2024, focusing on leadership strategies that maximize team capabilities.

Term 3 Professional Learning Opportunity:

Term 3 Week 8
Date : Wednesday 11th September
Times: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: NSWPPA Office
Suite 1.05, 22-36 Mountain Street
Ultimo, NSW(AUS) 2007
Book via:

THE TAO OF TEAM

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Effective teams are built around a clear and compelling purpose where trust and connected relationships enable an effective team culture. This program will work through the purpose and process of forming a team, creating a team culture and effective team practices.

This is a practical and interactive program that will replicate team-creation and team-building practices as well as trust and connected relationships that are enablers of effective team cultures. Participants practise the skills learned and begin to apply these in their own workplace context.

Program Content

Effective teams are built around a clear and compelling purpose.

Trust and connected relationships are the enablers of effective team cultures.

Self-management, collaboration and listening skills are required for good teamwork.

Effective teams are sustained when they constantly re-visit purpose, and when team members understand each other well enough to maintain trust.

Term 3 Week 8
Date : Friday 13th September,2024
Times: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: NSWPPA Office
Suite 1.05, 22-36 Mountain Street
Ultimo, NSW(AUS) 2007
Book via:

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance with your Professional Learning needs.

Our professional learning programs are authentic, evidence-informed, and designed to have a high impact for the learner. We have established a reputation for providing world-class professional learning opportunities that promote the development of leadership capacity among school leaders and their teams. Through our Professional Learning website, all members of the Association can easily access and book these programs through our Live Bookings Calendar. We strive to deliver programs that are relevant, engaging, and meaningful, supporting school leaders in their continuous growth and development as effective educational leaders.

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If your PPC network is interested in a tailored professional learning experience, please reach out and schedule a time with your Professional Learning Officer via this link: Schedule with Professional Learning Officer.

NESA Overdue Accreditations | Skye Ramsay | HR RG Chair

Overdue accreditation timeframes

NESA have advised the department that teachers with overdue timeframes for gaining and maintaining their accreditation (overdue up until 31 December 2023 and excluding pre-2004 teachers) will have their accreditation ceased or suspended on Friday 5 July 2024 (last day of Term 2).

For teachers who have their accreditation ceased or suspended by NESA, the department will also suspend them from employment without pay and suspend their teaching approval from 22 July 2024 (Day 1, Term 3). These teachers will not be able to work until the matter is resolved.

Action for principal

• Review and action email communications regarding overdue teachers.
• Confirm steps required by the teacher and Accreditation Supervisor.
• Make a recommendation in eTAMS as to the whether or not the teacher should be accredited at Proficient Teacher (if a declaration has been made).
• Day 1, Term 3 ensure impacted teachers have active accreditation and teaching approval by checking NESA’s eTAMS system and eCPC.
• Remove teachers from your teacher list in eTAMS that are no longer at your school.

Action for Accreditation Supervisor (gaining proficient teacher)

• Support the teacher to select 5 to 8 items of documentary evidence.
• Complete an observation of practice and write the report
• Make a declaration in eTAMS as to whether the teacher has met the standards.(once they submit).

Action for teacher

• Finalise accreditation in eTAMS if requirements have been met
• Apply to NESA for an extension if more time is needed
• Voluntarily cancel accreditation if no longer teaching.

Support

Contact NESA at 1300 739 338 or qualityassurance@nesa.nsw.edu.au, or contact the department’s dedicated teacher accreditation team at accreditation@det.nsw.edu.au. 

A Note From our Sponsor Life Ed:

And finally….

On behalf of the NSWPPA Executive and staff– Rob Walker, Bob Willetts, Michael Burgess, Leah Martin, Trish Peters, Norma Petrocco, Stuart Wylie, Greg McLaren, Michael Trist, Scott Sanford, Mark Pritchard, Lisa Beare and Drew Janetzki, Phil Seymour, Lyn Davis and Geoff Scott, I acknowledge and congratulate you again on the simply remarkable leadership of YOUR school – Public Education Week was again extraordinary. The 2024 Public Education Awards at the Sydney Town Hall was the finest celebration and recognition of students, colleagues’ parents, alumni and champions of our system. The Marching Band, Comperes, Student dance ensembles and soloists set the scene. CONGRATULATIONS to individuals and schools being recognised!!!

Thank you too to our EXTRAORDINARY colleagues – both Chairpersons and members of our Reference Groups, Standing Committees and Working Parties – they have been meeting as we lead into this terms State Council in Week 7. YOUR work is truly making a difference for all colleagues across the state.

This year is NSWPPA State Executive ELECTION year – Week 5 we open up for nominations for the positions of President |Deputy President | Vice President | Treasurer and Secretary will all be declared vacant. We can look forward to exciting times ahead. Look out for an email from Executive Officer MARK PRITCHARD who will step you all through the process – timelines, how to nominate and everything you ever needed to know about the roles.

As we wrap up this week take a quiet moment to reflect and truly value all that is rich and good in Public Education - reflect on why you do what you do and sit with that. Our workdays are manic on occasions and measured on others and everywhere in between. How privileged are we colleagues to be the custodians of our schools and walk alongside and lead our staff, communities and students. So yes … take in the signs for NSW Public Schools this week – Proud Public Primary School | Proud to Belong |Best Education Money Can’t Buy |We’re For All | Proudly Public…. Theres a lot of YOU in every one of those signs… YOU are the Difference. THANK YOU 😊

And, when we get to Friday, have a great weekend!

Kindest regards,
Robyn
Robyn Evans
NSWPPA President