Governance, management & administration criterion 7
Suitable human resource management practices are implemented.
Documentation required:
Policies and processes for human resource management, including:
- selection and appointment procedures;
- job/role descriptions;
- induction procedures into the service;
- a system of regular appraisal;
- provision for professional development;
- a definition of serious misconduct; and
- discipline/dismissal procedures.
Related to clause 47(1)(a&e) of standard.
Rationale/Intent:
The criterion informs Ministry of Education about management capability and gives some assurance that the service is likely to meet standards that rely on there being appropriate numbers of competent staff in an ongoing way (i.e. if staff are not performing effectively, job descriptions, staff appraisal, professional development, and discipline/dismissal procedures will help ensure this can be dealt with - reducing the risk of negative impacts on outcomes for children).
Amended 21 July 2011