Including a video on Excellence in Teaching and Learning
The Framework for Improving Student Outcomes uses the latest research on student learning and global best-practice to assist schools to focus their efforts on key areas that are known to have the greatest impact on school improvement.
The Framework has four components: an improvement model with four state-wide priorities, six evidence-based initiatives to focus improvement efforts, performance measures aligned with the Education State targets, and a cycle for continuous improvement. It has been developed to dramatically increase the focus on student learning in schools.
The Department of Education and Training are facilitating four twilight seminars to stimulate discussion and reflection on best practice in schools, aligning with the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO).
Including first aid needs and managing asthma emergencies.
Where possible, first aid should only be provided by staff who have been designated as the first aid providers. However, in an emergency, other staff may be required to help within their level of competence.
Teachers and principals must:
§ be familiar with the school’s first aid procedures
§ observe their duty of care to students by providing first aid treatment within the limits of their skill, expertise, training and responsibilities.
Asthma Australia offer a free Asthma First Aid for School Staff Online Course
Under Ministerial Order 706 any school that has enrolled a student/s at risk of anaphylaxis must by law have a School Anaphylaxis Management Policy in place. The Guidelines for Managing Anaphylaxis in all Victorian Schools are designed to support schools in developing and implementing a best practice School Anaphylaxis Management Policy.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy offer a free Anaphylaxis e-training course for Victorian schools. To complete the practical requirement as part of this e-training course please contact your local school.
The Jack Keating Memorial Lecture of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education Dean’s Lecture Series 2016 will be presented by Laureate Professor John Hattie on the topic of Shifting away from distraction to improve Australia’s schools.
Happy learning,
