Following its meeting with Independent Schools Victoria (ISV), the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) has recently released its 2025 ‘action plan’ to respond to client and stakeholder research findings. It is centred on the core theme of ‘helping schools comply’.
The VRQA has acknowledged the evolving complexity and compliance burdens being placed on schools and its 2025 cyclical review program will centre its focus on compliance with Child Safe Standards, including Ministerial order 1359.
The VRQA has identified the importance of schools having a risk management strategy to prevent, identify and mitigate child safety and wellbeing risks. In carrying out this strategy, the school environment, programs the school delivers, and the needs of the students are to be considered.
As part of their 2025 cyclical review program, the action plan will include the following:
- Online and in-person information sessions held in partnership with ISV
- Site visits for every school under review, providing the opportunity to better understand your school and students, and to discuss how you implement policies and procedures
- Improving response times to school queries and rectification submissions
- Meeting with every school with a rectification plan, to provide targeted guidance and support to comply
Stay informed
The VRQA has also informed schools that they are in the process of reviewing the Guidelines to the minimum standards and requirements for school registration.
The new guidelines aim to clarify what tangible compliance looks like and the evidence that is required to demonstrate this.
Make sure to keep an eye out, as the VRQA will continue to consult further on the new guidelines.
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Moores’ Education and Training team has a wealth of experience in navigating the complex landscape of independent school regulation and assisting clients to meet their compliance requirements. Please contact our expert Education and Training team for tailored advice on how you can ensure your school is staying up to date with the relevant guidelines.
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