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Review of Suspension (return to school) and Tutorial Centres – Invitation from Department of Education NSW to participate in survey and focus groups

29/09/2022

The NSW Department of Education has commissioned PwC Consulting to conduct a Review of Suspension and Tutorial Centres. The review aims to explore how suspension and tutorial centres are operating in practice, provide insight into their impact and areas for…

School success – have your say on what school success looks like! The NSW Department of Education wants to hear from parents and carers

16/09/2022

Reflecting on the challenges of the past few years, the NSW Department of Education is reviewing and evaluating what school success looks like. It’s enhancing ways to support student success and wellbeing as part of ongoing school reform. The goal…

P&C Federation 2022 Conference – Registrations now open

09/09/2022

Connection, Collaboration & Co-creation: Building the Future Together P&C Federation invites all members and stakeholders to join us at our annual P&C Federation Conference on Saturday, 29 October 2022, for a day of inspiring and informational speaker talks along with…

Extending the school day- the Department of Education wants to hear from parents and carers

29/08/2022

Do you think that the current school day matches the needs of parents and carers juggling work commitments in the 21st century? The NSW Department of Education wants to hear from parents and carers on how access to schools, outside…

P&C Federation NSW is seeking comments on draft revisions to its Constitution

18/08/2022

The Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of New South Wales (P&C Federation NSW) has published draft revisions to its Constitution and is seeking comment from interested parties. Any input received may influence the final wording adopted in P&C Federation’s…

P&C Federation NSW Annual Volunteer Awards return in 2022

20/07/2022

These awards recognise member, NSW P&C Associations and their volunteers who are contributing in outstanding ways to their school communities and in their support for public education. P&C Federation NSW’s Annual Volunteer Awards are now open for nominations. Volunteering is…

Extra year of education an important equity measure

21/06/2022

MEDIA RELEASE 21 June 2022 Extra year of education an important equity measure Public school parents have welcomed the major reform of early childhood education, announced today in the 2022-23 NSW Budget. The Budget’s signature education announcement is a $5.8…

Grants for apprentices and trainees, and government-funded (VET) learners in flood-affected areas

10/06/2022

Grants are available for apprentices and trainees, and government-funded vocational education training (VET) Smart and Skilled learners in flood-affected areas of NSW. As part of the NSW Government North Coast Flood Recovery Support Package, the Vocational Education Hardship Fund and…

P&C Federation NSW congratulates the new Federal Minister for Education on his appointment

03/06/2022

MEDIA RELEASE 3 June 2022 P&C Federation NSW congratulates the new Federal Minister for Education on his appointment. The Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of New South Wales congratulates the new Federal Minister for Education, Jason Clare, on his…

Education Hardship Fund for students and staff in Northern NSW flood-affected schools

26/05/2022

Earlier this week, the Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell announced a NSW Government funding package to support public schools (and other education and care service providers) in 7 identified Local Government Areas (LGAs) affected by the floods…