Department of Employment, Education and Training

Schools Assistance Act

Regulations under the Schools Assistance (Learning Together - Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004 require the Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training to report to parents using “plain English” and a new A to E system of reporting student achievement to parents. The new student reporting system will commence in Northern Territory Government schools for Years 1-10 in 2006. Frequently Asked Questions have been prepared to address questions from school staff and to assist schools address questions from parents and guardians.

Under the regulations, schools are required to make school performance information publicly available and provide it to parents in at least two formats. Information must be provided on professional engagement, key student outcomes and overall levels of satisfaction with the school. Primary and secondary exemplar newsletters have been drafted as one example of providing the required information in a hardcopy format.

Additional background information
Reporting student achievement to parents - FAQ for parents
Reporting school performance information - FAQ for parents