The Resource Allocation Model (RAM) includes 4 equity loadings:

• socio-economic background equity loading
• Aboriginal background equity loading
• English language proficiency equity loading
• low level adjustment for disability equity loading.

All schools have a Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP) which details the steps the school will take to improve learning outcomes and the achievement and growth of all students. If a school receives equity funding, the SIP must state the targets and/or other improvement measures related to the student equity groups.

Accountability for the effective use of equity funding to improve student learning occurs through the school’s annual report.

School Excellence in Action supports the targeted alignment of resources to school initiatives to maximise outcomes for all students.

Schools can choose to combine their equity loading allocations with other funding sources to better support the needs of students. Whole of school programs and strategies may support cohorts of students or individual students.

Equity loadings and any associated staff entitlement must be used in the calendar year for which they are provided.