The Herald-Sun reports today on an independent review of the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), which was released yesterday. The article describes the report as “scathing”, and details some of the problems identified, including: Delays of up to five years to finalise serious claims against educators, including those charged with crimes. Delays of up to
With the VCE exam season now under way, ABC Radio’s Ali Moore interviewed two guests about how parents can support their children who are sitting exams: Dr Kylie Kerr from ACU (skip to 11 mins) Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy (skip to 16 mins) Both Gail and Kylie gave practical tips for parents on what
Education Minister Ben Carroll published a media release today announcing changes to the provision and use of electronic devices in Victorian public primary schools. Due to be implemented in 2027, the main changes are: Parents at Victorian Government primary schools will no longer need to buy a device for their children. Schools will be required
Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy was interviewed on ABC Radio Statewide Drive yesterday, responding to the State Government’s announcement of an overhaul to the state’s child safety system. The government has accepted all 22 recommendations of the recent Rapid Child Safety Review and proposed tougher regulations and training requirements for people who work with children.
You may remember that students were banned from having mobile phones in Victorian government schools in 2020. The Herald-Sun reported recently that “Teachers and education experts are calling for wearable devices to be included in the Victorian phone ban, as schools take drastic measures to stamp out poor concentration and anti-social behaviour. Schools are confiscating
Today’s Herald-Sun reports on new powers that will soon be available to school principals to suspend or expel students for misconduct outside of school. According to the article: …school leaders will soon have the authority to discipline pupils whose actions – both in person and online – outside school grounds risk the welfare of their peers and