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Primary, secondary and special schools

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​​​State education is provided by the Department of Education as a publicly-funded service available to all children in Queensland.

There are a range of facilities:

  • early childhood development programs (ECDP)
  • primary schools, secondary schools and P–10/12 schools
  • special schools
  • hospital schools
  • schools of distance education
  • centres for continuing secondary education
  • outdoor and environmental education centres
  • Queensland Academies.

Listed below are the answers to some commonly asked questions that parents and carers have about Queensland state schools. More information is available for parents and carers, including resources and directories.

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What is the sun safety policy?

Schools in consultation with their school community develop and implement a sun protection plan for students and staff. School plans cover issues such as wearing hats, using shade, scheduling outdoor activities and developing classroom programs on sun safety. See the sun safety strategy page for more information.​

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Last updated 23 January 2024