Boarding

AISNSW provides a range of services to help member boarding schools.

The Regulation Team supports member boarding schools with:

meeting NESA’s registration requirements
conducting an internal self-assurance process
reviewing boarding policies, procedures, handbooks and record keeping
linking boarding operations with CRICOS requirements
meeting child protection requirements
an ‘external audit’ service and report, and
self-assurance process resources.

Additional services and collaborations across AISNSW teams can help boarding schools with:

WHS and employment relations for boarding staff and GAP students
implementing the child safe standards
supporting student wellbeing and mental health in the boarding house
creating culturally safe and responsive environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boarders.

AISNSW Boarding Network

The Regulation Team hosts a Boarding Network for all member boarding schools. It’s an online meeting once a term to share with colleagues, learn from each other, listen to guest presenters and raise topics or questions.

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Professional learning courses

AISNSW has developed self-paced learning experiences to assist member boarding schools in upskilling their boarding staff. Learn more by clicking on the courses below:

NESA Requirements: Inspection Resources and Services

The Regulation Team has developed resources to help member boarding schools conduct a self-assurance process in preparation for a NESA inspection. Regulation consultants can also support member schools review boarding policies and procedures, provide feedback to the school, and offer ongoing support to meet the NESA requirements.

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Creating a Culturally Safe and Responsive Environment

The Wingara Team can support boarding school to create culturally safe and responsive structures in boarding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Start your learning with the self-paced online module Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students in Boarding Schools.

Contact Us

Contact the Regulation Team to find out more.

Phone: 02 9299 2845