If you are concerned about how your child is performing at school or how they may be treated, it's important to know your rights as a parent or carer. Take a look at the articles below for more information about your child’s education, working with your child’s school, and what you should expect from the school.
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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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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A guide for parents to understand the rules around school attendance for their teens.
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School should be a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for every child.
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Tips to talk about concerns with your child’s school.
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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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Yes, your child can enrol at your local state school. There are only two reasons a state school can refuse to enrol your child.
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The teenage brain is developing to allow for the significant changes from childhood to adulthood including greater responsibility and independence.
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There is nothing harder than seeing your child go through a hard time, but you’re helping more than you might realise.
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List of support services available to parents and carers in Queensland.
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