POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL VERSION 18/2018 The arrangement of Policies and Procedures is alphabetical. The Policies and Procedures integrate DET and School documents as well as unique AQTF requirements not covered by DET or VCASS. Documents that relate to the Policies and Procedures are indicated at the end of the Procedures where appropriate. In 2018 we use an RTO Manual to address specific policies and procedures in that area. That should be seen as a companion document to this one. Abbreviations: SPAG = School Policy and Advisory Guide DET = Department of Education and Training RTO = Registered Training Organisation – Specific RTO Policies and Procedures are designated with an * RTO Polices specifically relate to Vocational Education and Training Programs in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VET VCE) in dance Year 11 – 12. Their scope is limited to this area. VCAA = Victorian Curriculum Authority VCASS = Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School VCASSC = Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School Council Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School - Policies and Procedures Manual Version 18/2018 Policy Development and Management School Policies and Procedures, when well defined, understood and implemented are a key part of school improvement and development. These policies and procedures have been developed by the staff of the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School over many years and approved by the VCASSC and reviewed by the Education Policy Sub-committee as required. Acknowledgements Particular acknowledgement needs to be made to former Principals Mrs Sylvia Kolarik and Mr Colin Simpson, former Assistant Principal Alistair Gunn, former Teaching and Learning Managers Shayne Lakey and Cath Temple and former Student Manager Brock Riley. The current individuals in these roles, Principal Hilary Bland, School Counsellor Neil Adam need to be acknowledged for their work on and management of these policies. Longstanding staff member Heather Leviston has also contributed to these policies as part of her membership of the Education Policy Sub- committee of School Council. All enquiries about this document should be directed to the Principal. Context of Policies and Procedures The Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School is a public school and in the first instance subject to Policies and Procedures established by the Department of Education and Training (see below). The VET program delivered by the school is fully integrated into the overall teaching program of the school. VET is mandatory for all students in Dance. The school was in a relationship with both Ausmusic and Ausdance in regard to the delivery and assessment of the qualifications that will be delivered by VCASS from January 2007. The agreements with both of the above organizations were terminated at the end of 2006. Department of Education and Training https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/Pages/spag.aspx “The School Policy and Advisory Guide provides Victorian government schools with quick and easy access to governance and operational policies and advice. It complements the Department’s extensive web resources and directs users to relevant web content and supplementary information. The Guide’s information comes from a range of legislative and regulatory requirements, primarily the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007. Where appropriate a specific web page will identify its related legislation or regulation. The Guide's content is subject to ongoing change and users are encouraged to regularly visit this website for the latest information.” Disclaimer The Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in its documents. However, as school and Department of Education regulations, policies, procedures, fees, and course information are continually changing, VCASS reserves the right to change at any time without notice any information contained in any document or the school web page subject to the Version Control Policy. The user must understand that information is provided with no express or implied warranty and that VCASS accepts no liability for damage as a result of relying on information contained within. Anti-Discrimination Act These policies were edited in December 2014 after advice from DET Legal Branch to ensure our compliance with changes to the Anti- Discrimination Act. Page 2 of 201 Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School - Policies and Procedures Manual Version 18/2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ................................................................................................................................................. 6 ARTISTIC PRINCIPLES .................................................................................................................................................... 6 MISSION, VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES .............................................................................................................. 7 VICTORIAN TEACHING AND LEARNING MODEL .......................................................................................................... 9 CHILD SAFE SCHOOLS FRAMEWORK ........................................................................................................................ 10 CHILD SAFETY CODE OF CONDUCT ........................................................................................................................... 12 ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS REPORTING POLICY .................................................................................................. 14 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION POLICY .............................................................................................................. 15 Medication Administration Log .................................................................................................................................. 18 Medication Authority Form......................................................................................................................................... 19 ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT POLICY ....................................................................................................................... 21 ASSESSMENT POLICY .................................................................................................................................................. 27 ATTENDANCE POLICY .................................................................................................................................................. 29 Absence Notification Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 33 BULLYING PREVENTION POLICY ................................................................................................................................ 35 CAFETERIA POLICY ....................................................................................................................................................... 39 CECCHETTI BALLET PROGRAM POLICY .................................................................................................................... 40 CHILD SAFE POLICY ...................................................................................................................................................... 41 Safe Schools – Program Participation Plan .............................................................................................................. 46 COMPLAINTS POLICY ................................................................................................................................................... 48 COMPLETION OF SCHOOL WORK POLICY ................................................................................................................ 50 COMMITMENT TO DANCE STUDY POLICY ................................................................................................................. 54 COMMUNICATION OF SCHOOL POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULES POLICY ........................................ 55 CRITICAL INCIDENT POLICY ........................................................................................................................................ 56 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 58 DANCE PERFORMANCE AND REHEARSAL POLICY ................................................................................................. 60 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES POLICY (INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL DEVICES) ..................................... 61 ANNEXURE A: Acceptable Use Agreement ............................................................................................................. 64 DRUG POLICY ................................................................................................................................................................ 66 Dealing with Drug Related Incidents (Department of Education and Training) ........................................................ 68 EFTPOS POLICY............................................................................................................................................................. 69 ELECTRONIC FUNDS MANAGEMENT POLICY ........................................................................................................... 70 Financial Procedures