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School Community Safety Orders

A legislative scheme to protect the school community from harmful, threatening or abusive behaviour from parents, carers and other adults.

Overview of the School Community Safety Order Scheme

An overview of the Scheme including the types of orders, who it affects and other essential information.

Ministerial Guidelines and templates

Statutory guidelines and templates for principals, school leaders and school staff.

People who can issue Orders

Information for principals and other people authorised to issue an order.

Training for authorised persons

Training for authorised persons before issuing an order or using the Scheme.

Information for parents and carers

Information about appealing an Order, procedural fairness for parents and carers and remaining involved in your child’s education despite an Order being made.

Information for students

More information about School Community Safety Orders, what they mean for students and who they can talk to for support.

Independent statutory review into the School Community Safety Order Scheme

Overview of the review findings, review process and next steps.

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Updated 26 March 2026



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