Inclusiveness+Development

Applies to school within a community Is applied to students, teachers, admin, families, support services, and the broader community Ties in directly with Aim High School Values Contains implementation procedures that fits within realistic expectations Contains evaluation procedures to address possible effective and ineffective elements of policy
 * Policy Direction Summary (5-6 lines)**

Deals with: Rights and Responsibilities Creating and ensuring a safe school environment Equal opportunity for participation in school and school related activities (sports, music etc.)

DEECD AIMS
 * building on the values of respect and inclusion
 * ensuring equitable access to services and programs
 * recognising cultural diversity as an asset to the State


 * Legislation:**

The //Equal Opportunity Act 1995//
The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful to discriminate or sexually harass in the following areas of public life: education, employment, provision and receipt of goods and services, sport, accommodation, clubs and club members, local government and disposal of land. ‘Education’ covers schools, colleges, universities and other institutions where training and education is provided. It also includes people or bodies that run educational institutions.

**//How are schools affected by the Act?//**
Schools are covered by the Act because they educate children, employ people (as teachers, office staff, aides, etc), provides goods and services (canteen, parent interviews, after school programs, etc)

**Discrimination in Education**
An educational institution must not discriminate directly or indirectly against a person:
 * In deciding who should be admitted as a student
 * By refusing or failing to accept the person’s application for admission as a student
 * In the terms on which the authority admits the person as a student
 * By denying or limiting any access to any benefit
 * By expelling the student
 * By subjecting the student to any other detriment


 * A safe and inclusive school has****: (Taken directly from [|http://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au])**
 * a principal and other school leaders who are committed to promoting equal opportunity for the whole school community
 * teaching and learning practices that incorporate the diversity of the school community
 * processes and systems in place that uphold and communicate these values
 * strategies to ensure that all are accountable for maintaining the highest standards of behaviour
 * information on how to prevent discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification or victimisation, and where to seek help if these behaviours occur
 * mechanisms for complaints to be addressed and resolved in a fair and consistent manner.
 * respect for and understanding of for human rights and embraces the //Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities// in school activities, education and culture.
 * a principal and other school leaders who are committed to publicly promoting human rights and equal opportunity to the wider school community.


 * Draft Document to be uploaded here "...."**

[] [|http://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au] [] []
 * Good Resources**

Policy Name and Date Rationale or Purpose Policy Statement Implementation Evaluation and Review Definitions References Ratified and Dated
 * Possible Structure/Template**

Supporting theory, current policies, Aim High School Mission Statement**
 * WHY?!


 * Some potential characteristics for discrimination:**
 * __[|age]__
 * __[|breastfeeding]__
 * __[|carer status]__
 * __[|disability/impairment]__
 * __[|employment activity]__
 * __[|gender identity]__
 * __[|industrial activity]__
 * __[|lawful sexual activity]__
 * __[|marital status]__
 * __[|parental status]__
 * __[|physical features]__
 * __[|political belief or activity]__
 * __[|pregnancy]__
 * __[|race]__
 * __[|religious belief or activity]__
 * __[|sex]__
 * __[|sexual orientation]__
 * Culture and Linguistics