School-based staff
Scout is available to:
- Directors
- School leadership teams
- Teachers
- Business Managers and School Administration Managers
- Other school staff may gain access with approval from the Principal.
Access Scout reports
System Updates
No system updates available.
Last updated : 17-September-2024
Users must be eligible and trained to use Scout reports.
Other users
Scout is available to Catholic schools, NSW Independent Schools and ACT Government and Independent schools.
Please see the Scout for non-NSW Department of Education schools page for access and registration.
Don't have access yet?
Use the tabs below to learn how to register and get access to Scout.
School-based staff
School-based staff
New Users
- Complete the mandatory MyPL module - Scout Introduction – NRG03295
- Access will be automatically granted within two working days.
- Once access is granted, you can log in to Scout
Need access to specific reports?
Existing registered users can request access to additional reports and schools by logging an online request.
OR Complete the paper form:
- Complete the School User Scout Access Approval Form.
- Get the completed form authorised by the Principal.
- Scan and email the form to Scout User Support.
Education support staff
Non-school-based staff
Scout is available to a range of Education Support Staff across the department.
New Users
- Complete the mandatory MyPL module - Scout Introduction – NRG03295.
- Access will be granted within two working days
- After 2 working days, you can log in to Scout.
Need access to specific corporate reports and dashboards, AD groups or the data warehouse?
Existing registered users can request corporate-level access by logging an online request.
Or complete the paper form:
- Complete the Corporate User Scout Access Approval Form.
- Get the completed form authorised by the Principal.
- Scan and email the form to Scout User Support.
School Services Tailored Support - Full School Access Approval Form (PDF 836.65KB)
Privacy
All Scout users are bound by NSW privacy laws. In accessing the data in Scout, you agree to:
- treat the data in Scout as personal and sensitive
- exercise caution and sound judgement in discussing personal information with others
- seek permission (from the data owner through Scout support) before you publish any information sourced from Scout
- not leave Scout open in the browser when you are away from your desk
- report any suspected data breach to Scout support as soon as possible.
By clicking the links to access Scout reports, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and abide by all existing Department of Education data policies. For further information on the policy, view the Terms of Use for Scout.