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Signs your child might be giving up on school and what you can do
How to identify the signs that your teen is giving up on school and what action to take.
My child's education
My child's education
Whatever it takes: getting kids back on track
Research tells us young people need to be taught the skills that will help them handle the challenges they will face as they navigate the world of adulthood.
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So your teen’s considering an apprenticeship or traineeship? Did you know they can do it at school?
Young people can start an apprenticeship or traineeship while they are still at school.
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Busting the myths about vocational education and training
VET teaches practical, workplace skills through training organisations.
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How doing VET can help your teen get their QCE
Students can earn points towards their QCE when they do vocational education and training (VET) courses at school.
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My child's education
Signs your child might be giving up on school and what you can do
How to identify the signs that your teen is giving up on school and what action to take.
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My child's education
Four ways extra learning activities can help your child engage at school
Research has found that the school dropout rate among at-risk students was markedly lower for students who had earlier participated in extracurricular activities compared with those who did not participate.
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Communicating
How trusted adults can support a young person’s engagement at school and in life
Trusted adults can help young people feel more positive about school
and learning and can offer practical support and guidance to help young
people at school.
My child's education
The Student Code of Conduct and how it helps schools create an environment for learning
The Student Code of Conduct explains how school staff help students learn what is expected of them and how they support students to meet the school’s expectations for behaviour.
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My child's education
Student behaviour: how schools create a safe environment for learning
When schools and families work together to teach young people what is expected of them, schools can be a safe and supportive place to learn.
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Talking to schools
Who to talk to if your child goes to a Catholic school
If your child goes to a Catholic school and you would like to seek support for your child, there are steps you can take.
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Talking to schools
Who to talk to if your child goes to an independent school
There are steps you can take to get in contact with your child’s independent school.
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