As well as being required to follow department policies on PAL, Victorian government schools are also required to have a number of local school policies in place. The School Policy Templates Portal (staff login on the department’s intranet has all the information that schools require in relation to local policy development including downloadable template policies that schools can adapt to their specific school environment.
For any assistance with the local school policy requirements, please contact the Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance Division:
- Email: pal.support@education.vic.gov.au
- Phone: 03 7022 1888
Reviewed 25 November 2025
