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Aim. Improve outcomes for students by: increasing local decision making cutting red tape removing layers of management. Overview. 120 schools over four years (2013 – 2016) 30 schools each year $50 000 initially to assist with transition $50 000 each year. Key features.

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  1. Aim • Improve outcomes for students by: • increasing local decision making • cutting red tape • removing layers of management

  2. Overview 120 schools over four years (2013 – 2016) 30 schools each year $50 000 initially to assist with transition $50 000 each year

  3. Key features Enhanced local governance Advancing innovation Locally tailored workforce Financial flexibility Building for the future Support, accountability and transparency

  4. Enhanced local governance • School council • strategic direction • strengthen local decision making • Role of the Parents & Citizens’ Associations (P&C)

  5. Advancing innovation Increased autonomy to work in new ways with local businesses, industry and other community organisations Increased flexibility to approve curriculum offerings that suit the needs of students

  6. Locally tailored workforce Strategic direction Local workforce plans Direct recruitment

  7. Financial flexibility • One-line school budget that includes: • school grants • staffing budget expressed in both full-time equivalent staff and notional monetary terms

  8. Building for the future Partnerships with local government authorities, industry and community Use of QBuild or contractors Strategic Infrastructure (Assets) Plan Capital works requests

  9. Support, accountability and transparency System requirements Performance agreement and review Continued support

  10. Selection process • All Queensland state schools invited to apply • Seeking a diversity of Queensland state schools • Expression of Interest (EOI) Form and 3 page written application • demonstrate broad consultation • capacity to assume greater responsibility • outline potential benefits for students and community • outline the innovative educational programs or practices

  11. Want to know more? For more information about the Independent Public Schools initiative visit the Education Queensland website at: www.education.qld.gov.au/schools/independent-public-schools/index.html

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