Research projects must align with the department’s Research Statement, Guide to Our Evidence Needs, Our Plan for NSW Public Education and Re-imagining Evaluation Framework.

Research involving NSW public schools, public preschools and other department sites must comply with all relevant regulations and laws, including but not limited to: 

• National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025)
• Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018)
• Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (NSW)
• Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW)
• Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) 
• Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW)
• Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) 
• Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) 
• Education and Care Services National Regulations 
• Any requirements of a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) where applicable.