Policies and Procedures

St John's has a number of school-based policies and procedures that govern various aspects of our school life.

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), also provides advice and recommendations on educational and administrative policies and priorities, and monitors policy implementation.

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Policies and Procedures

Governance Risk and Compliance

Policy

CSPD's Modern Slavery statement focuses on confronting modern slavery and ensure that our supply chains respect the dignity and value of each person.

Policy

The purpose of this policy is to encourage reporting of corrupt conduct, maladministration and serious and substantial wrongdoing without fear of reprisal or detrimental treatment.

Privacy Records and Information Management

Policy

This wording on this Collection Form can be used for School Alumni Associations with reference to CSPD Privacy Policy (Updated 2023)

Policy

This notice outlines what information CSPD collects and stores when you apply for employment with us, and who we disclose that information to.

Policy

The Information Policy sets out how Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), its schools and related services obtain and release personal information from and to third parties

Policy

This Policy sets out how the CSPD manages the personal and sensitive information we collect and hold. (updated Jan 2023)

Policy

The Standard Collection Notice outlines the types of personal information, including sensitive information about students, parents or guardians, and how that information is used. (updated logo 2023)

Policy

In applying to provide your services you will be providing our schools, Catholic Early Learning Centres (CELCs), Catholic Out of School Hours Care services (COSHCs) and offices with personal information (Updated 2023)

Professional Learning

Policy

This Policy sets out how CSPD will classify and manage the accreditation of all teaching, non-teaching and CSPD staff.

Safeguarding

Policy

This Code of Conduct is to inform staff members of CSPD of the standards of behaviour and other requirements that must be adhered to when working in an organisation which delivers services to children and students

Policy

This document outlines the procedures that must be followed by staff members when responding to concerns relating to children and young persons and any alleged breach of the CSPD Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students.

Policy

CSPD has in place a variety of strategies to ensure child safe schools and communities are maintained including the obligation for all staff members undertaking child-related work to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

School Community

Policy

CSPD and its schools, value parents and carers as partners and this partnership is critical in supporting each child to achieve their best throughout their learning and faith journey.

Policy

The objectives of this document is to provide information on raising a complaint.

Policy

This Policy provides information about the enrolment principles, enrolment criteria and procedures for Parents/Carers seeking to enrol a child into a CSPD School.

Policy

These guidelines are designed to support potential external researchers, and researchers internal to CSPD, to make sound decisions about their research application.

Policy

The purpose of this Policy is to ensure fair and equitable school fee assistance and collection processes across all schools in the Diocese of Parramatta.

Staff

Policy

This document sets out the obligations, responsibilities and standards of behaviour Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) requires of its staff members.

Policy

Students

Policy

This Procedure covers the possession, use and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, vaping devices, illegal drugs or other banned substances. (Updated Feb 2023)

Policy

The purpose of this procedure is to prevent bullying through the creation of safe, respectful & supportive school cultures & responding to bullying behaviour in ways that are just & effective, with a focus on safety, restoring relationships.

Policy

This document provides information around externally funded therapy for students and Allied Health providers in school.

Policy

These guidelines apply to all university students who have been accepted into a professional experience placement at a CSPD school in the fields of social work and psychology.

Policy

Central to championing diversity and equity is our commitment towards the attendance of all students. This Policy sets out the requirements for all staff managing, recording, reporting and monitoring student attendance at CSPD schools.

Policy

School attendance plays a critical role in enhancing the lives of children and young people. Every day of attendance adds to a student's opportunity to learn, develop and experience success in education. Attendance is a core responsibility of schools.

Policy

The focus of this policy is to define the behaviour expectations of students and to assert everyone’s right to a safe, inclusive, respectful learning and working environment.

Policy

This Policy is about Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) students’ use of Digital Devices and Online Services in School-Related Settings.

Policy

The framework is made up of five strategies which enhance the school-wide focus on student wellbeing, safety and welcome for students of CSPD.

Policy

This Policy states that principles followed when making decision about students. It is based on an acknowledgement that parents and carers are the first and most important educators of their children.

Policy

These procedures outline the conditions upon which a child may be exempt from being enrolled at and attending school (Implemented 2017)

Policy

CSPD is committed to developing an educational and organisational culture based on mutual trust and respect that assists people to recognise and develop their personal capabilities.

Policy

CSPD is committed to ensuring that all its sites are places of safety for students, staff and other persons attending those places.

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Policies and Procedures

St John's has a number of school-based policies and procedures that govern various aspects of our school life.