AHISA SUBMISSION

Productivity Commission

Review of the National School Reform Agreement – Response to the Interim Report

21 October 2022

AHISA’s key points and recommendations following release of the Commission’s Interim Report included:

• Schools cannot stand alone in addressing students’ health and wellbeing needs. There is a case for government effort that is both national and cross-portfolio in application.
• Any development of a national student wellbeing measurement tool or consequent data collection should support schools’ and jurisdictions’ existing efforts and minimise any additional administrative burden, with consideration given to sample testing.

AHISA also advocated for a national teacher-mentor scheme and a national policy focus on middle leadership in school.

NSRA Review - Full Submission