Non-Government Schools Not For Profit Newsletter
Current Non-Government Schools Not for Profit Newsletter
Term 3 2024
Providing education and care programs - webinar recording available and non-government school preschool grants coming soon (issued on 26 September 2024).
What's new
- Webinar recording now available – Understanding the new regulation Clause 10B on non-government school use of income and asset to provide recognised education and care programs.
- Coming soon – launch of the preschools on non-government school sites grant program.
Webinar recording
A webinar was hosted by the department on Thursday, 27 June 2024 on the new regulation clause 10B of the Education Regulation 2017 (NSW), the associated updated guidance in the Not-for-Profit Guidelines for Non-Government Schools (2024) (PDF 594 KB) (NFP Guidelines), and how it applies in a variety of non-government school settings.
The new regulation clause 10B and section 9.2 of the accompanying NFP Guidelines (PDF 594KB) content provide regulatory clarity that a non-government school may use certain income and assets to provide recognised education and care programs (including preschool, long day care and out of school hours care programs) without operating for profit.
Watch the webinar recording.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) with case examples will soon be available on the department’s website.
Got a question about the new regulation?
Visit the using school income and assets for recognised education and care programs website for further information about the new regulation clause 10B (FAQs with case examples coming soon) and to watch the webinar recording. Feel free to send further questions to ngsenquiries@det.nsw.edu.au
Coming soon – launch of the preschools on non-government school sites grant program
The NSW Government has committed $60 million to build new or upgrade existing preschools on at least 50 non-government school sites in high-growth areas. The preschool on non-government school sites grant program (the program) aims to improve access to quality preschools in high growth areas, and school sites will be selected based on socio-economic status, student demographics and classification as a special school.
We are excited to inform you that the program will commence soon.
Under the program, eligible non-government schools can apply for grant funding under the two streams:
- New builds: grants of up to $4 million to support major capital works that will build new preschools on selected non-government schools sites and grants for planning purposes.
- Upgrades to existing preschools: grants of up to $350,000 to support minor capital works and grants for planning purposes (for example, building of indoor or outdoor play spaces, renovations to existing facilities and minor expansions).
The program guidelines to be made available on the non-government schools website will provide detailed guidance on the eligibility criteria including the location of high growth areas, section criteria, and application requirements under the program.
The program will be administered by Catholic Schools NSW and The Association of Independent Schools of NSW as ‘Grant Authorities’ on behalf of the NSW Government.
How can I apply?
Non-government schools and/or approved authorities for systems of non-government schools wishing to apply under the Program must apply to their respective Grant Authority.
Schools should engage with their respective Grant Authority once the program launches for more information and support on the application process including opening and closing dates.
How will I know when the program has officially commenced?
Keep a look out on the department's website and stay tuned for the Term 4 Newsletter for more exciting content on the program.
Update from the Non-Government Schools Not-for-profit Advisory Committee
It was lovely to see the engagement from key stakeholders and schools alike, during the new regulation clause 10B 'lunch and learn' webinar. The Advisory Committee hopes that attendees left the webinar with an enhanced understanding of how the regulation applies to recognised education and care services. Moving forward, the Advisory Committee will continue to work with the department to promote non-government school understanding and compliance with the not for profit requirements under the Education Act 1990 (NSW) ("Act") and the associated regulations.
Thank you for your feedback
In response to feedback received, you can now find the Non-government schools website under 'Schooling' in the main menu of the department’s website. This update includes separate sections on Not for profit requirements, Policy, Funding, Capital Assistance and Contact us.
If you are a new subscriber to the newsletter, please take a moment to visit the webpage and share your thoughts. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will help us to ensure that the non-government school content is meeting schools needs effectively.
Got a not for profit question?
The department provides support to assist non-government schools in understanding the not for profit requirements of section 83C of the Education Act 1990 (NSW).
- For general guidance (wherever possible) on the not for profit requirements, please contact us at ngsenquiries@det.nsw.edu.au.
- To raise a not for profit compliance concern about a non-government school, please email ngs-compliance@det.nsw.edu.au.
- For inquiries related to NSW funding for non-government schools, reach out to the Non-Government Schools Funding Unit at NGSFU@det.nsw
We cannot provide you with legal advice. Non-government schools should always ensure they seek and are guided by their own independent legal advice when it comes to compliance with not for profit requirements.
Previous newsletters
(Note: Content in the previous newsletters is relevant at the time of publication. Please ensure you’re accessing the latest version of the NFP Guidelines (2024) or contact us for any clarity.)
| 2024 Newsletters |
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Term 2 2024 Newsletter – Understanding the new regulation: Using non-government school assets and income to provide recognised education and care programs (preschool, long day care and out of school hours care programs). (issued on 18 June 2024)
Term 1 2024 Newsletter – Release of updated Guidelines and a new Regulation to increase clarity on preschools, long day care and out of school hours care (issued on 23 April 2024)
| 2023 Newsletters |
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Term 4 2023 Newsletter – Release of the Regulatory Framework and NFP Guidelines exposure drafts for consultation, Payments for Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance, Directors’ Deeds and compliance with the NFP requirements, Use of school income and assets to support foundations (issued on 13 November 2023)
Term 2 2023 Newsletter – Update on the Regulatory Framework and Guidelines review, New Non-Government Schools Enquiry Inbox, not for profit requirements and the City-Country Partnership Program and single-themed audits (issued on 23 June 2023)
| 2022 Newsletters |
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2022 Newsletter – Development of a regulatory framework and review of the Not-For-Profit Guidelines for Non-Government Schools (issued on 31 October 2022)
| 2021 Newsletters |
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2021 Newsletter – Good Governance Principles (issued on 25 November 2021)
| 2020 Newsletters |
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Term 3, 2020 – Shared Service Agreements
Term 2, 2020 – Gifts and Honorariums
| 2019 Newsletters |
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Term 4, 2019 – Redress Scheme Payments (PDF 136.98KB)
Term 3, 2019 – Shared and Community Use of School Facilities and Onsite Ancillary Services (PDF 165.06KB)
Term 2, 2019 – Related Entity Transactions (PDF 143.1KB)
| 2018 Newsletters |
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| Archived Newsletters |
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Please note: Content in previous issues is correct at the time of publication.
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Disclaimer
Whilst all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this document, the Advisory Committee, the NSW Department of Education, its officers, employees and agents disclaim any liability arising from any person’s use or reliance on the information contained in this document. The information contained in this document does not contain legal or financial advice. Any person or school seeking to rely on the information contained in this document should obtain their own independent legal or professional advice specific to their circumstances.