Communication

Traditionally most of our students have been over the age of 18 and as such we cannot communicate with their parents or release personal information about them without their consent under the Privacy Act. However, at enrolment we will ask your child to give us contact details of their parents or guardians in case of emergency.

Our communication policy applies as follows:

Absences

Unexplained absences of 15- to 18-year-olds will be reported to employers in the case of apprentices and trainees (mandatory), schools in the case of school-based programs, and parents in the case of full-time TAFE students who do not present at school.

If a student becomes ill at TAFE

If a student alerts a staff member that they are ill, we will make every effort to contact you or the emergency contact person as given on the enrolment form. In the case of an injury or more serious illness we will administer first aid and/or seek medical attention as appropriate.

Excursions

Box Hill Institute has a policy requiring parents of old students under 18 years of age to agree in writing to their child taking part in any scheduled excursions.

Reporting to parents

If a student is having difficulties in coping with a course, a member of the teaching staff will discuss it with the student. If necessary, they will contact the child's parent and endeavour to resolve any learning difficulties the learner may be experiencing.

Students may be issued with a report on their progress depending on the course being studied. However, the usual practice is to issue students with a Statement of Results or a Statement of Attainment and the appropriate award when they have completed their course.