Department of Education and Training

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2 3 Our Vision ..5 Our Objectives ..6 Our Financial Outlook ..6 How We Measure Our Success .. 10 Our Department .. 11 The Department s ervices ..11 Current nvironment ..11 Future emand .. 2 Workforce .. 13 How We Achieve Our Objectives ..15 Early hildhood ..15 Schools ..16 Higher ducation and kills .. 19 Our Organisational Approach .. 22 Our People ..23 Department of Education and Training Strategic Plan 2021 25 Secretary s Message( R K " are are d d Ad( W W))

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4 R The Education State reforms mean that we look to the future with a school system that is centred around evidence-based teaching and learning ; student inclusion and wellbeing; and modern, vibrant school facilities. The 2020 21 and 2021 22 State Budgets have provided additional investment to support key reforms, such as: supporting students whose learning was most disrupted during 2020 by engaging over , 00 teaching professionals through the Tutor learning Initiative changing the way students with disabilit are supported in government schools, to ensure every student at every ability can thrive at school and in life.

5 Disability Inclusion introduces a new school-level funding allocation to deliver classroom and school-wide adjustments, increases access to professional learning and scholarships for school staff and evidence-based resources. It includes extra on-the-ground support in schools, with new facilitator roles bringing specialist expertise and knowledge into classrooms, supporting students and families to work together to deliver positive outcomes for every student dedicated mental health funding to ensure that all schools have access to a suite of mental health interventions and supports at both the primary and secondary level3 Department of Education and Training Strategic Plan 2021 25 senior secondary reforms that create astronger and more flexible Education systemand ensure that the choice of high qualityvocational and applied learning is available toevery student.

6 This includes the developmentof a new single integrated senior secondarycertificate the creation of the new Victorian Academy ofTeaching and Leadership to deliver advancedprofessional learning and development, tosupport teachers and school leaders and liftthe status of the teaching profession next four years provide a critical opportunity for the Department to embed a high-quality Training and skills sector in Victoria, with a vibrant Technical and Further Education (TAFE) network at its centre. A revitalised approach to skills and Training provides a coordinated, purposeful way of working to meet Victoria s dynamic needs.

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8 ! 4 4 d .The Department s work is supported by a strong regional presence with deep connections to local communities. Our focus on supporting educators and leaders in front line service delivery is underpinned by a desire to set high standards for effective public administration. This means continuing to strengthen how we work together to plan, govern and monitor the performance and delivery of our reforms.

9 The Department s 2021 25 Strategic Plan supports our staff, partners and providers across the Education and Training sectors to be successful and deliver across these key years. I am proud of our achievements so far and look forward to us continuing to deliver improvements to our Education of Education and Training Strategic Plan 2021 25 Our Vision Together we give every Victorian the best learning and development experience, making our state a smarter, fairer, more prosperous place. The Department is responsible for delivering and regulating statewide learning and development services to approximately one-third of all Victorians, across the early childhood Education , school Education , and Training and skills support Victorians to reach their potential, regardless of their background, postcode or circumstance, and to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate and thrive in a complex economy and society, as well as engage as global goals we set, changes we implement.

10 Systems we support and services we offer are all focused on improving outcomes and opportunities for Victorians e supporting d to build happy, healthy and rewarding lives. 5 Department of Education and Training Strategic Plan 2021 25 Our Financial OutlookOur ObjectivesThe Department s output funding2021-22($m)Strategy, Review and Childhood Education Primary 5, Education Secondary 4, , Higher Education and Workforce Development2, Services for Students with Disabilities1, t a l15, 2021 22 Victorian State Budget Paper 3 (BP3) sets out the Department s output groups and their budgeted costs.