9. Assessing compliance with the Curriculum and Student Learning Minimum Standard and department policy requirements
Assessing compliance against the Curriculum and Student Learning Minimum Standard
All secondary and specialist settings, and a sample of primary schools being assessed for compliance with the Curriculum and Student Learning Minimum Standard during their school review must undertake the self-assessment. Primary schools selected for assessment will be notified by their school reviewer. Schools that are required to complete the assessment will access the self-assessment checklist through the pre-review self-evaluation (PRSE) template on the Strategic Planning Online Tool (staff login required).
Primary schools not being assessed for compliance with the Curriculum and Student Learning Minimum Standard during their school review that wish to confirm whether they are compliant with the Standard can complete the self-assessment checklist via the Resources tab.
When completing the self-assessment through the PRSE, schools are required to upload supporting evidence, and if they self-assess as 'non-compliant' with any requirement, must describe how the school is working towards compliance.
The reviewer will assess compliance by reviewing the evidence uploaded to the PRSE and seeking additional evidence as needed. The reviewer will meet with the principal and SEIL to discuss their findings. This usually occurs following the conclusion of the final school review panel meeting.
The reviewer will submit the compliance assessment report to the department for moderation by the Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance Division (OPSEC).
Where following moderation a school is found to be non-compliant with any aspect of the Curriculum and Student Learning Minimum Standard, OPSEC will advise the SEIL of the area(s) of non-compliance identified and the actions for the school to take to address those areas. SEILs are responsible for supporting schools to achieve compliance with these requirements and once compliance has been achieved, confirming this with OPSEC and providing any relevant documentary evidence.
Information and resources to support schools to comply with the Curriculum and Student Learning Minimum Standard are available on the Curriculum page of the School Policy Templates portal.
For further queries about the Curriculum and Student Learning Minimum Standard requirements, contact OPSEC by emailing School.Compliance@education.vic.gov.au
The assessment of compliance with all other Minimum Standards (including the Child Safe Standards) is conducted by OPSEC, separately from the school review. More information is available in the Department’s policy on Minimum Standards and School Registration.
Assessing compliance against relevant department policy requirements
As part of the PRSE, all schools self-assess and report on their compliance with 3 department policy requirements. For further information on these policies, please refer to:
- Mobile Phones – Student Use
- Holocaust Education – Delivery Requirements
- Sexuality and Consent Education.
The reviewer will confirm that schools have provided evidence of meeting the policy requirements during the school review. The relevant policy areas in the department will follow up as appropriate.
Reviewed 08 September 2025