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Education Queensland - Strategies, policies and initiatives

Document title	Description	Accessing the document
Queenlsand State Education 2010 (QSE - 2010) (new window)	The guiding strategic document for state education in Queensland and outlines the vision for state education in Queensland.	Free - www.deta.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (new window)	Provides the legislative basis for a range of recent significant initiatives in education, including the universal availability of the Preparatory Year in 2007, an increase in the compulsory school age in 2008, changes to schools reporting requirements and the exchange of consistent student information across all schools.	Free - www.legislation.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Policy and Procedures Register (PPR)	Centralised location for departmental (corporate) policies, procedures,guidelines and other administrative instructions and directives. PPR includes policies and procedures from International, Non State and Higher Education, Education Queensland and Corporate and Professional Services. It does not currently include policies and procedures of Training or Arts Queensland.	Web only - www.education.qld.gov.au/ strategic/eppr/
Developing Performance Framework (new window)	Provides the process, tools and resources to promote and maintain a positive workplace culture.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Homework in State Schools policy (new window)	Sets out guidelines for homework, including the amount of time students should spend on homework each week.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Literacy-the Key to Learning: Framework for Action 2006-2008 [PDF 318kb] (new window)	Details the practical steps being taken to improve literacy outcomes in Queensland State schools.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Numeracy: Lifelong Confidence with Mathematics - Framework for Action 2007-2010 (new window)	Sets out a range of actions that will improve numeracy education and give Queensland students an even better start in life.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Next Step Statewide and Regional reports	Statewide survey of every student who completed Year 12 in the previous year in Queensland Government and non-Government schools. The survey collects information about the initial study and employment destinations of young people after leaving school.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au
School Improvement and Accountability Framework - Destination 2010 Action Plan (new window)	Education Queensland's action plan that establishes the state-wide strategies and performance measures that focus the State's and each school's commitment in providing quality education and training to meet the needs of our students and communities.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Smart Choices - Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools (new window)	Smart Choices is all about supplying healthy food and drink choices to students in Queensland schools.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Smart Moves - Physical Activity Programs in Queensland State Schools (new window)	An introduction to Smart Moves and improving physical activity programs in Queensland state schools.	Free -www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Foundations for Success: Guidelines for an early learning program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities	Sets out the guidelines for educators to plan, implement, document and reflect on a holistic learning program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the year before Prep in Queensland	Free - www.deta.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Indigenous Learning and Arts Strategic Plan 2008-2011	Identifies the goals, priority actions and outcomes to address the challenges faced in improving outcomes and attainment in education, training and the arts for Indigenous Queenslanders.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Indigenous Education Strategic Directions 2008-2011	Identifies the goals, priority actions and outcomes to address the challenges faced in improving outcomes and attainment in education, training and the arts for Indigenous Queenslanders.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Partners for Success	Education Queensland's major policy framework informing Indigenous education.	Free - www.deta.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
The Code of School Behaviour (new window)	Outlines the standards of behaviour expected of state school students and the responsibilities of parents, schools and principals in promoting positive behaviour and supporting student learning.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Framework for Action 2007-2010 (new window)	Builds on previous strategies and actions to provide a framework for continued work in the employment and career development of Indigenous people throughout the Department.	Free - www.education.qld.gov.au or from the Department on request.

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