COVID Intensive Learning Support Program | Vice President Michael Burgess:

Following intense lobbying by the state executive, Curriculum Reference Group and Finance and Administration Reference Group the Minister has announced an extension of the COVID Intensive Learning Support Program into 2022.

The methodology for the distribution of the funds is being reviewed. The NSWPPA has advocated for the earliest possible release of 2022 COVID ILSP funding allocations as staffing decision need to be made imminently.

Carry Forward Policy | Vice President Michael Burgess:

The NSWPPA Finance and Administration Reference Group and the state executive continue to highlight issues around the Carry Forward policy.

The NSWPPA agrees with the concept that this year’s money should be spent on this year’s students but argues that current systems make planning and actioning full expenditure difficult. We also argue that Principals should be allowed to plan strategically for operational efficiency and to meet school targets.

A reminder to all:

Automatic carry forward of funds in 6100 from 2021 to 2022 will be restricted to 3% or a cap of $100,000. (6300, 6101 funds aren’t affected)

If you plan to carry forward an amount beyond the allowable limit you must apply by the end of Week 5 to your DEL. It is important to have the discussion with your DEL prior to apply to get their support.

The Exceptional Carry Forward application process is now available on the intranet. Closure date for applications is end of Week 5 – Friday 5 November to your DEL.

Link to the SBAR information as well as Webinars (supporting both SBAR release and Carry Forward policy):

2022 SBAR release webcast and webinar (nsw.gov.au)

Link to Carry Forward Intranet page that includes updated FAQs:
Carry Forward Policy Schools (nsw.gov.au)
Frequently asked questions (nsw.gov.au)

Link to the application and guidelines:
Carry Forward Application and Guidelines (nsw.gov.au)

Support for budgeting is available from the SSR Field Services Team

Changes to EAL/D Funding | Vice President Michael Burgess:

In this year’s SBAR significant changes occurred to the EAL/D funding formula. This shift moved funding to target refugees and in particular EAL/D students in later years of Secondary Schooling. The argument being these students have less time in school to learn English and thus need more support.

The background to the reasoning behind the changes is outlined in this document.

The NSWPPA has previously and continues to argue that there should have been an increase in funding rather than a redistribution of the resource to secondary students.

Parent Online Payment System (POP) Upgrade | Vice President Michael Burgess:

An upgraded Parent online Payment system has been trialled in 42 schools. After the success of this trial the new POP system will be rolled out to schools in term 1 2022.

The upgrade makes enhancements to the web app and also allows parents to pay from a mobile phone or tablet.

HPGE Pulse Check 3 Minute Survey | Vice President Norma Petrocco

HPGE Pulse Check 3 Minute Survey

The HPGE Team is requesting principals complete the 3-minute HPGE pulse check on the status of the HPGE Policy implementation in schools.

The aim of this survey is to identify areas of the HPGE Policy implementation excellence, as well as areas where additional support and resources are required.

Please click on the link or use the QR code attached on the PowerPoint slide attached.

As an incentive, principals who complete the survey will receive a hyperlinked email containing a range of HPGE support and resources for your staff and schools.

Primary Principal Council Membership | Executive Officer Mark Pritchard

A number of Principal colleagues have made enquiries with the Executive about moving from one PPC. Schools are aligned with PPC Groups across NSW. Historically, these have been arranged geographically so that all PPCs are functional. As custodians of our school sites we are aligned to specific PPC’s.

Occasionally, there has been a member moved from one PPC to another for extenuating circumstances. Unfortunately, this is not as easy as some would believe as by stacking PPC’s with many colleagues it actually weakens the operation of another. Whilst we understand the requests regarding working with community of schools’ colleagues, friends, proximity to your home, we are not always in a position to approve the requested moves.

All requests are taken to the Executive to consider and review. We aim to honour the operationalisation of the Association.

Please note:
6.7.1 "Area Primary Principals' Councils will operate across the state. Their prime function is to be the peak advisory body on matters related to primary education for their area."

6.7.2.3 "The Area Council will:
provide a regular forum for the discussion of educational leadership and management, professional development and welfare matters pertaining to Primary Principals within their area"