Funding in NSW Public schools
The funding of a school depends on students attending and will effect the resources it can get and programs/special classes it can run.
The Resource Allocation Model (RAM)
The Resource Allocation Model (RAM) is a needs based funding model that is used to distribute resources to all NSW public schools. The first elements of the RAM were introduced for the 2014 school year, with additional loadings being introduced for the 2015 school year. The RAM will be fully implemented from 2016 onwards.
There are three components of the RAM:
For more information:
The Resource Allocation Model - frequently asked questions
http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-the-department/our-reforms/local-schools-local-decisions/reform-agenda/resource-allocation-model/frequently-asked-questions
The Resource Allocation Model download
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/about-us/our-reforms/local-schools-local-decisions/reform-agenda/resource-allocation-model/2015/13896_LSLD_RAM_Narrative_12Nov_V5.pdf
The Resource Allocation Model (RAM) is a needs based funding model that is used to distribute resources to all NSW public schools. The first elements of the RAM were introduced for the 2014 school year, with additional loadings being introduced for the 2015 school year. The RAM will be fully implemented from 2016 onwards.
There are three components of the RAM:
- targeted (individual student) funding;
- equity loadings for socio-economic background, Aboriginal background, low level adjustment for – disability and English language proficiency; and
- a base school allocation that includes funding for school operations, staffing entitlement and professional learning, as well as a number of new school site specific loading for school buildings and facilities, climate and location.
For more information:
The Resource Allocation Model - frequently asked questions
http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-the-department/our-reforms/local-schools-local-decisions/reform-agenda/resource-allocation-model/frequently-asked-questions
The Resource Allocation Model download
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/about-us/our-reforms/local-schools-local-decisions/reform-agenda/resource-allocation-model/2015/13896_LSLD_RAM_Narrative_12Nov_V5.pdf
Funding in Independent schools
Independent schools receive funding from both state and Australian governments on a student per capita basis. State governments have primary responsibility for funding government (or public) schools, while the Federal Government directs most of its schools funding to non-government (Catholic and independent) schools.
For more information:
NSW Independent School Funding
https://www.aisnsw.edu.au/Publications/Other/Documents/ISCA%20Snapshot%202015.pdf
For more information:
NSW Independent School Funding
https://www.aisnsw.edu.au/Publications/Other/Documents/ISCA%20Snapshot%202015.pdf
Other funding sources
There are many schemes and programs available, and as a teacher you need to be aware of what funding I available at your school. Below are some examples, however research appropriately for your own school.
For more information:
National Partnerships for Low SES Schools, Literacy and Numeracy and Improving Teacher Quality
https://www.education.gov.au/national-partnerships-low-ses-schools-literacy-and-numeracy-and-improving-teacher-quality
Language, Learning and Literacy
http://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/viewing/S7070/pdf/tls56_language_learning_and.pdf
NSW DEC Funding and Grants
http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/grants-and-funding
For more information:
National Partnerships for Low SES Schools, Literacy and Numeracy and Improving Teacher Quality
https://www.education.gov.au/national-partnerships-low-ses-schools-literacy-and-numeracy-and-improving-teacher-quality
Language, Learning and Literacy
http://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/viewing/S7070/pdf/tls56_language_learning_and.pdf
NSW DEC Funding and Grants
http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/grants-and-funding
The gonski report
The Gonski Review was the most comprehensive investigation of the way our schools are funded in almost 40 years. Headed by respected businessman David Gonski, it found that too many children were being denied the education they needed due to a lack of resources.
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