SESSIONS
Information sessions are provided free to all preschools and schools by volunteers to volunteers. SAASPC will always organise a time and venue to suit parents.
Parent Groups/Clubs
Topics
If you would like us to run a session which could include topics such as:
- What is a parent group?
- How a parent group can operate
- How to conduct meetings and good practice
- Role of officers
- Role of parent group representative on Governing Council and Finance Committee; Consolidated funding
- All affiliated committees (which include parent groups) MUST have a constitution - you can download a model constitution in PDF format
Contact us on 1800 724 640
Responding to
Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)
TIme:
Approximately 2 hours
Topics:
- Legislation
- Department for Education Child Protection Policy
- Definitions of abuse, physical/behavioural indicators, notifying abuse
- Protective practices
Free of charge:
Covered by a grant from the Minister for Education
To run a session in your school / preschool or to obtain further information phone 1800 724 640 or email info [@]saaspc.org.au When you ring for a session in your preschool or school it will be helpful if you can suggest 3-4 dates which would suit your school / preschool community
Merit Selection Panels
for principal / preschool director positions for Governing Council nominee and others who may be interested.
TIme:
Approximately 3 hours
Topics:
- Governing Council obligation Merit selection Equal opportunity
- Pre-interview tasks
- The interview
- Making the selection
- Appeals/Feedback documentation
Free of charge:
Covered by a grant from the Minister for Education
These sessions are targeted to schools / preschools where a principal / preschool director vacancy has occurred or will occur shortly. To receive information about future dates and venues of these sessions phone 1800 724 640 email: info [@]saaspc.org.au
Promoting parent participation in government preschools and schools
SAASPC acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge the contributions of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians to the education of all children and young people.
