News

Child safe standards

The Minister for Education, the Hon. James Merlino MP has released a video message for school professionals and parents to help them prepare for the 1 August 2016 implementation of child safe standards.

Notifying VIT of teacher concerns

Part of VIT’s role is to investigate the conduct, competence and fitness to teach of registered teachers, and whether a registered teacher’s ability to practice as a teacher or early childhood teacher is seriously affected because of an impairment.

MOU with the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority

The Victorian Institute of Teaching have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority.

We are still operating: COVID-19

Like most businesses, COVID-19 has impacted the way the Victorian Institute of Teaching is conducting business.

VIT has been able to maintain delivery of its regulatory functions and keep phone lines open – albeit with some changes to our telephone numbers (as we are working away from the office).

VIT welcomes governance review

The Victorian Minister for Education, James Merlino MP, has announced a review of VIT’s governance and operational frameworks.

Child safety and wellbeing focus strengthens VIT’s governance

VIT’s new function will focus on providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Teacher Education reforms will deliver the best

The Minister for Education, the Hon. James Merlino, recently announced Excellence in Teacher Education reforms to attract and develop the best and brightest teachers to Victoria.

The Excellence in Teacher Education reforms are about selecting and supporting the best new entrants into Victorian teaching programs.

Victorian Reportable Conduct Scheme commences 1 July 2017

From 1 July 2017, the first phase of the Victorian Government’s reportable conduct scheme will commence. This will impact on the reporting duties of all teachers and early childhood teachers in response to all allegations of child abuse and child-related misconduct.

Queries that VIT can (and can't) help with

We regularly receive requests for advice from teachers and the general public on matters that fall outside of our jurisdiction.

VIT is always glad to assist where possible, however there are times when we are unable to help.