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Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision

A significant decision concerning the relevance of a serious criminal offence (unrelated to teaching) to the suitability of a person to teach, was made by VCAT late last year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Code of Conduct review discussion paper

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is seeking submissions from the community on a Discussion Paper about the Victorian Teaching Profession’s Code of Conduct (the Code).