Behaviour and wellbeing of students

Student wellbeing and behaviour policy

• Student wellbeing and positive behaviour policy DOCX (1.0 MB)

Detention and internal suspension

• Detention/internal suspension guidelines DOCX (69.4 KB)

Expulsion

• Expulsion guidelines DOCX (72.0 KB)

Suspension guidelines

The department's suspension guidelines are effective from the 28 January 2025.

• Suspension from school - guidelines PDF (485.1 KB)
• Suspension from school - easy read information for students and parents DOCX (2.0 MB)
• Suspension from school - information for students and parents PDF (132.0 KB)

National Student Wellbeing Program

The Australian Government National Student Wellbeing Program supports the wellbeing of students and school communities through pastoral care services and student support strategies.

To read the NSWP project agreement 2024-2027, go to the Federal Financial Relations website.

• NSWP - Northern Territory Handbook 2024-2027 DOCX (671.7 KB)
  NSWP - Northern Territory Handbook 2024-2027 PDF (344.5 KB)
• NSWP - Cross Sector Panel Terms of Reference 2023 DOCX (72.4 KB)
  NSWP - Cross Sector Panel Terms of Reference 2023 PDF (134.5 KB)
• 2024-2027 NSWP Participating schools list DOCX (85.2 KB)
  2024-2027 NSWP Participating schools list PDF (121.9 KB)

For more information, go to the Australian Government's Department of Education, National Student Wellbeing Program website.

Chaplaincy services in schools

After appropriate consultation with their school community, schools in the Northern Territory may appoint a chaplain to support the provision of pastoral care and emotional wellbeing.

Read about chaplaincy services in schools.

• Chaplaincy services in schools policy DOCX (62.3 KB)
• Chaplaincy services in schools guidelines DOCX (256.6 KB)
• Permission for student to participate in chaplaincy program (template) DOCX (37.1 KB)
• Risk management plan for chaplain program in schools (template) DOCX (43.8 KB)
• Code of conduct for school chaplains (template) DOCX (55.9 KB)