FAQs with reference to the relevant section(s) of the manuals
Registration
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
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What are the requirements for registration? |
3.1 to 3.11 as applicable | 5.1 to 5.11 as applicable |
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What documentation does a school need to provide for registration? |
as per evidence of compliance listed in 3.1 to 3.11 as applicable | as per evidence of compliance listed in 5.1 to 5.11 as applicable |
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What do I need to do to renew registration? |
7.3.3 | 9.2 |
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How frequently does a school need to apply for renewal of registration? |
2.4.3 | 2.5.3 |
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What is exemption from registration? |
2.4.4 | 2.5.4 |
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What is provisional registration? |
4.1 | 6.1 |
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When can a registered school be placed on provisional registration? |
2.4.5, 4.2 | 2.5.6, 4.3.4 |
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What happens if a school operates without being registered? |
2.5 | 2.6, 4.7 |
Accreditation
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| What are the requirements for accreditation? | 5.1 to 5.3 as applicable | 7.1 to 7.3 as applicable |
| What documentation does a school need to provide for accreditation? | as per evidence of compliance listed in 5.1 to 5.3 as applicable | as per evidence of compliance listed in 7.1 to 7.3 as applicable |
| What do I need to do to renew accreditation? | 7.3.2 | 9.2 |
| How frequently does a school need to apply for renewal of accreditation? | 2.6.3 | 2.7.3 |
| What is provisional accreditation? | 6.1 | 8.1 |
| When can an accredited school be placed on provisional accreditation? | 2.6.4, 4.6 | 2.7.4, 4.5.4 |
| Do all schools have to be accredited? | for students to be eligible for the RoSA and/or HSC a school must be accredited | for students to be eligible for the RoSA and/or HSC a school must be accredited |
| What happens if a school with students in Years 7-10 and/or for Years 11 and 12, including the HSC, is not accredited for the Record of School Achievement? | 2.7, 3.3.1.2, 3.3.1.3 | 2.8, 5.3.1.2, 5.3.1.3 |
| How does a school that is registered for Years K to 10 apply for accreditation for the Record of School Achievement? | Relevant form on RANGS online | through the relevant registration system |
Proposed new individual non-government schools
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| What do I need to do to start a new school? | 7.3.1 | 4.3.1, 4.5.1 |
| Which form do I use? | Relevant form on RANGS online | Relevant form on RANGS online |
Proposed new Years of schooling at an individual non-government school
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| What form should be used to apply for registration/accreditation of new Year(s) of schooling? | Relevant form on RANGS online | Relevant form on RANGS online |
Proprietor
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| What are the legal entities approved by the Minister to be a proprietor of a non-government school? | 3.1 | 5.1 |
Staff
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| What qualifications do teaching staff need? | 3.2.1 | 5.2.1 |
| Which staff need to be supervised? | 3.2.1 | 5.2.1 |
| What is an outside tutor? | 3.2.2, Glossary | 5.2.2, Glossary |
| What is an external provider? | 3.2.3, Glossary | 5.2.2, Glossary |
| Which organisations are recognised higher education institutions? | 3.2.1, http://www.aqf.edu.au/register.htm#state | 5.2.1, http://www.aqf.edu.au/register.htm#state |
Curriculum
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| Can the school modify the outcomes from a NESA syllabus? | 3.3.2 | 5.3.2 |
Distance education
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| What does the school need to do to deliver distance education? | 3.3.3, 3.6.3 | 5.3.3, 5.6.3 |
Premises and buildings
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| How does the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 apply to schools? | 3.4, 3.5 | 5.4, 5.5 |
| What requirements do school premises need to meet? | 3.4 | 5.4 |
Facilities
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| What facilities does a school need to provide? | 3.5 | 5.5 |
Management and operation
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| Who is a responsible person? | 3.9.1, Glossary | 5.9.1, Glossary |
| Why do I need to notify NESA in relation to a responsible person becoming bankrupt or, in the case of a company, becoming the subject of a winding up order | 3.9.3 | 4.6, 5.9.1, 5.9.2 |
Safe and supportive environment
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| How is student protection and welfare monitored by NESA? | 3.6 | 5.6 |
| What legislation relates to child protection and welfare? | 3.6.1 and Section 11 | 5.6.1 and Section 13 |
Discipline
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| Are there any requirements in relation to discipline? | 3.7 | 5.7 |
Annual reports
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| When do annual reports need to be available? | 3.10 | 5.10 |
| What information needs to be included in a schools annual report? | 3.10 | 5.10 |
| What does publicly disclose performance measures mean? | 3.10 | 5.10 |
| Does NESA have a template for annual reports? | schools need to develop school-based formats | schools need to develop school-based formats |
Boarding facilities
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| What does a school need to do to provide boarding facilities? | 3.11.1 to 3.11.8 | 5.11.1 to 5.11.8 |
| What provisions do schools with boarding facilities need to make? | 3.11.1 to 3.11.8 | 5.11.1 to 5.11.8 |
Board processes
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| What is the main role of NESA in the registration/accreditation process? | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| What information that NESA obtains from schools is subject to the Privacy Act 1988? | 1.2 and Section11 | 1.2 and Section 13 |
| How can I make a complaint about the registration/accreditation process? | contact Office of the Board of Studies as per contact details noted in 1.2 | contact Office of the Board of Studies as per contact details noted in 1.2 |
| Can a decision regarding registration/accreditation be appealed? | Section 9 | Section 11 |
| Can a school's application be refused? | Section 8 | Section 10 |
| Can a school's registration be cancelled? | 2.4.6, Section 8 | 2.5.8, Section 10 |
| Can a schools accreditation be cancelled? | 2.6.5, Section 8 | 2.7.5, Section 10 |
| Does NESA have templates of the policies needed by a school? | schools need to develop school-based formats | schools need to develop school-based formats |
| What does an individual non-government school need to prepare for an inspection visit? | evidence of compliance as applicable, Section 7 | N/A |
| What is the process for NESA considering an application for registration/accreditation from an individual non-government school? | 7.2 | N/A |
| What is the role of the Registration Committee? | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| What is the role of an Inspector? | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Where can I find the NESA Privacy Management Plan? | www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au |
Legislation other than the Education Act 1990
| Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | Registration Systems and Members Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual | |
| How can I find out more about the use of animals for research in schools? | Section 11 | Section 13 |
| How can I find out more about the Australian Dietary Guidelines? | 3.11.6, Glossary, www.nutritionaustralia.org |
5.11.6, Glossary, www.nutritionaustralia.org |
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How does the Food Act 2003 impact on schools? |
Section 11 | Section 13 |
| What does the NSW Trustee and Guardian Act 2009 have to do with non-government schools? | 3.9.3(2), Section 11 | 4.6(2), 5.9.3(2), Section 13 |
| What does the Mental Health Act 2007 have to do with non-government schools? | 3.9.3(2) | 4.6(2), 5.9.3(2) |
| How does the Disability Discrimination legislation apply to non-government schools? | Section 11 | Section 13 |
Other
| What is a school of a kind, or children of a kind? | 2.4.1.3 | 2.5.1.3 |
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