The VIT recognises some individuals who are registered as permission to teach (PTT) (Teacher Tutor) have been out of the profession for a number of years. The Department of Education has advised that schools and tutors will be supported through a professional learning program tailored to delivering high quality small group tutoring.  

Holders of PTT (Teacher Tutor) must complete 20 hours of professional learning aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST), including completing professional learning on the following topics 

• mandatory reporting 

• working with learners with special needs 

• Child Safe Standards 

• Victorian Teaching Profession Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 

Some resources to support your professional learning in these areas can be found below. 

Mandatory reporting 

• Mandatory reporting  e-learning modules 

Working with learners with special needs 

• ARC – inclusive education for learners with a disability 

Child Safe Standards 

• Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) - Child Safe Standards

Ensure you speak with your school leadership team to discuss how the Child Safe Standards are implemented in your school. 

You may also wish to consider the following activities 

• watch a conduct case study video and write a reflection identifying 
  - what principles of the Code the case study relates to; and 
  - what steps you can take to ensure your conduct aligns with the expectations on the Code 

• read the Code and have a professional discussion with your colleague(s) about how you ensure your conduct aligns with the expectations on the Code.