Education Plans adopt a ‘people and place’ approach to education, enabling decisions about local learners to be based on local circumstances and made in an integrated way.
Education Plans aim to transform education provision in a geographical area, involving a cluster of schools and partners, through tailored interventions. These interventions respond to the complex challenges impacting the achievement and wellbeing of children and young people in that area.
Education Plans identify and address community needs in partnership with local government, regional offices and other departments, and can involve:
- early childhood services
- government and non-government schools
- Tech Schools
- TAFEs and universities
- local government and other government agencies
- local businesses and industry
- community and cultural organisations
These Plans can act as a catalyst for change within communities by collectively developing a shared vision for education, reflecting a local community’s needs, aspirations and priorities for educational change.
Implementation of Education Plans involves local-level strategies and actions over the short, medium and longer-term. Many involve supporting children, parents, families and carers throughout key transition stages in learning, resulting in stronger partnerships between educational services and local communities.
The following Education Plans are currently at varying stages of development and implementation:
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The Victorian Government is transforming local education through the Bayswater Education Plan.
We are coordinating the development of a plan to support education provision in the Bayswater area. Building pride and confidence in local government schools within the Bayswater area will be a key objective for the plan.
We are working with key stakeholders in the Bayswater community to identify community needs and further explore the plan’s scope. These stakeholders include schools, local government, local businesses and other education providers.
The Bayswater Education Plan will also provide an appropriate framework to map infrastructure needs so that local students can access the facilities they need to reach their full potential.
What the plan means for you
Whether a student, parent, family member, carer, staff member, educator, local business and/or member of the local community, the plan will benefit you. Your involvement in shaping the plan helps ensure it is focused on delivering the highest quality education for children and young people in Bayswater.
We encourage all community members to be an active voice in the plan. It is a long-term commitment and we need the local community to be involved in the journey to ensure our goals are being met.
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The Victorian Government is transforming local education through the Bendigo Education Plan.
The Bendigo Education Plan was launched in 2018 to deliver that vision. It brings together representatives from early childhood, primary and secondary schools, higher education, industry, community, government and social services to develop new ways to:
- ensure students have equal access to quality programs, facilities and opportunities
- build teacher and educator capacity so they can support Bendigo students to aim higher and achieve more
- strengthen support for children and young people as they transition through different stages of their learning – from kindergarten to primary, to secondary and beyond
- collaborate with families, carers, community and industry, so they become more engaged in the learning and development of local students.
Read the Bendigo Education Plan (DOCX,
What the plan means for you
Whether a student, parent, family member, carer, staff member, educator and/or member of the local community, the plan will benefit you. Schools have been working hard to deliver the objectives of the plan. More work is to be done, and it is an exciting space for the schools and the wider community.
We encourage all community members to be an active voice in the plan. It is a long-term commitment and we need the local community to be involved in the journey to ensure our goals are being met.
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The Victorian Government is transforming local education through the Flemington Education Plan.
Work on the plan began in 2018. Its vision is for the Flemington community to have high-quality, seamless education from birth that fosters positive health and wellbeing and the capacity to succeed.
The Flemington Education Plan provides a coordinated approach to ensuring that every child and young person will experience the same high-quality seamless education that fosters:
- positive health and wellbeing
- a sense of belonging and community
- the capacity to succeed from early childhood into adult pathways beyond secondary school.
The Plan celebrates the diversity of its community and the opportunities for inclusion and learning from each other.
We are working with four local schools across primary, secondary and special education, connecting and supporting them to share their expertise and resources and provide excellent outcomes for every student through collaboration and connection to the community.
The schools involved in the plan are:
Teaching and learning components delivered in this plan include:
- embedding evidence-based school improvement initiatives and the implementation of specialisations areas of Design, Technology and the Arts
- a shared vision for excellence in teaching and learning including the sequencing of inclusive curriculum and pedagogies
- integrated relationship-based networks to support and enhance learning and community engagement
- a precinct health and wellbeing strategy.
Read the Flemington Education Plan (DOCX, in detail.
We are working with key local stakeholders to identify and meet community needs. Stakeholders include schools, local government, community leaders, local businesses and other education providers.
What the plan means for you
Whether a student, parent, family member, carer, staff member, educator and/or member of the local community, the plan will benefit you.
The four schools have been working hard to deliver the plan's objectives. More work is to be done, and it is an exciting space for the schools and the wider community.
We encourage all community members to be an active voice in the plan. It is a long-term commitment and we need the local community to be involved in the journey to ensure our goals are being met.
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The Victorian Government is transforming local education through the Footscray Learning Precinct.
Development of the Precinct began in 2015 with the vision to become a world-class education precinct, providing excellence in learning teaching in Melbourne's inner west. The Precinct will build on the richness and diversity of the community and will provide opportunities across all stages of learning.
The Footscray Learning Precinct includes:
- Footscray High
- Pilgrim Year 7-9 Campus
- Barkly Year 7-9 Campus
- Kinnear Year 10-12 Campus
- Footscray City Primary
- Footscray Primary
- An Integrated Early Learning
- Victoria
- Maribyrnong City
Teaching and learning components delivered in this plan include:
- a dedicated STEAM professional learning plan and focus on promoting and integrating STEAM across all three schools
- enhanced inquiry-based learning across all schools
- a precinct-wide commitment to Teacher excellence and workforce development
- strengthen transitions between early learning, year 6-7, year 9-10 and pathways into tertiary education in partnership with Victoria University and other education agencies
- a commitment to understanding and embedding First Nations history, perspectives and achievements within the curriculum.
We will continue to work with key local stakeholders to identify and meet community needs. Stakeholders include local schools, local government, tertiary and higher education leaders, local businesses and other education providers.
What the Precinct means for you
Whether a student, parent, family member, carer, staff member, educator and/or member of the local community, the plan will benefit you.
The three schools and Precinct partners have been working hard to deliver the objectives of the Precinct. More work is to be done, and it is an exciting space for the schools and the wider community.
We encourage all community members to be an active voice in the plan. It is a long-term commitment and we need the local community to be involved in the journey to ensure our goals are being met.
How to keep up with the latest community information
Keep up to date and learn how you can be involved in the plan through subscribing to the bi-annual community newsletter – the Precinct Scoop.
The e-newsletter aims to showcase the fantastic work happening across Footscray as part of the Precinct.
Additional Information
- Footscray High
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The Victorian Government is transforming local education through the Frankston North Education Plan.
Development of the plan began in 2017, with a vision for every child and family in the Frankston North community to be successful in learning and life – through access to better education and health and wellbeing programs from birth.
We work with three local schools across early childhood, primary and secondary education, connecting and supporting them to share their expertise and resources.
The schools involved in the plan are:
These schools are now delivering:
- well-resourced, innovative and high-quality teaching and learning programs in outstanding facilities
- integrated engaging health and wellbeing programs and strategies
- a focused program to transition children from kinder to primary school
- a purpose designed Year 6 to Year 7 transition program
- a sports and health sciences program to meet increasing employment opportunities
- a select entry sports program
- excellent before and after school engagement programs
- Breakfast Club at all schools
- free lunches for all students at the primary schools
- formal and informal onsite early learning.
Also being delivered in this plan are:
- maternal and child health services
- dedicated health and wellbeing services for the community
- formal and informal adult learning
- shared facilities for community use
- onsite Our Place coordinators.
Read the Frankston North Education Plan (DOCX, in detail.
We work with key local stakeholders to identify and meet community needs including delivering the Our Place model in partnership with the Colman Foundation.
What does Our Place mean to me?
The Colman Foundation is a philanthropic organisation that supports improved social outcomes in communities.
We have partnered with the Foundation to establish the Our Place model at ten school sites across Victoria. The Our Place model supports an integrated learning community by creating a shared entrance between government schools and early learning centres. Through this model, parents and families can access a range of services from one location, including early childhood, primary, and adult education, maternal and child health services, and job training.
What the plan means for you
Whether a student, parent, family member, carer, staff member, educator and/or member of the local community, the plan will benefit you.
The three schools and two integrated early learning centres have worked hard to deliver the plan's objectives. More work is to be done, and it is an exciting space for the schools and the wider community. We encourage all community members to be an active voice in the plan. It is a long-term commitment and we need the local community to be involved in the journey to ensure our goals are being met.
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The Victorian Government is transforming local education through the Lilydale District and Yarra Valley Education Plan.
Development of the plan began in 2017, with three secondary schools in the Lilydale District and Yarra Valley network working together to:
- revitalise secondary education across their communities
- equip teachers with high-quality training and resources
- improve student outcomes.
In 2020, the plan grew from three to six local schools to meet the needs of a growing community. It will give each school access to more expertise and resources than ever before.
The schools involved in this plan are:
- Healesville High
- Lilydale Heights
- Lilydale High
- Mooroolbark
- Upper Yarra Secondary
- Yarra Hills Secondary
Teaching and learning components delivered in this plan include:
- a Collaborative Indigenous Strategy – improving outcomes for First Nations students across the area and embedding First Nations history, culture, and perspectives across the curriculum
- a strengthened Year 6 to Year 7 transition program
- literacy and numeracy professional development support
- clear career pathways support through partnering with Yarra Tech School.
Read the Lilydale District and the Yarra Valley Education Plan (DOCX, in detail.
We are working with key local stakeholders to identify and meet community needs. Stakeholders include schools, local government, local businesses and other education providers.
What the plan means for you
Whether a student, parent, family member, carer, staff member, educator and/or member of the local community, the plan will benefit you. The six schools have been working hard to deliver the plan’s objectives. More work is to be done, and it is an exciting space for the school and wider communities.
We encourage all community members to be an active voice in the plan. It is a long-term commitment and we need the local community to be involved in the journey to ensure our goals are being met.
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The Victorian Government is transforming local education through the Merri-bek North Education Plan. Work on the plan began in 2022.
We are coordinating the development of a plan to support education provision in the Merri-bek North area.
The plan will identify and respond to community needs and address the unique challenges and strengths of the community and students. It will also promote a safe and supportive student environment, emphasising excellent teaching, quality facilities and student-focused learning.
The schools involved in the plan are:
- Coburg High School
- Glenroy College
- John Fawkner Secondary College
- Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College
Under the plan, the four school communities will be more connected to share their expertise and resources while supporting all students to succeed and achieve their goals.
We ran a community engagement process about secondary schooling and heard from staff, students, teachers, parents, families, carers and the wider community from the Merri-bek North area.
The Merri-bek North Education Plan – What We Heard Report is available on the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) .
Further information
This is one of several education plans we are involved in. To learn more about the new buildings, upgraded facilities or community consultations connected to others across the state, please visit the VSBA Education Plans page.
For all other information and queries contact education.plans@education.vic.gov.au.
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Development of the plan began in 2018, with the vision of rejuvenating and reforming education across Oakleigh – raising student engagement and community perceptions and encouraging academic drive for all students.
We work with three local schools across primary and secondary education, connecting and supporting them to share their expertise and resources.
The schools involved in the plan are:
Teaching and learning components delivered in this plan include:
- a strengthened Year 6 to Year 7 transition program
- a strengthened Year 9 to Year 10 transition program
- a dedicated STEM professional learning plan and focus on promoting and integrating STEM across all three schools
- clear career pathways with support through partnering with leading tertiary institutions and industry professionals.
Read the Oakleigh Education Plan (DOCX, in detail.
We are working with key local stakeholders to identify and meet community needs. Stakeholders include schools, local government, local businesses and other education providers.
What the plan means for you
Whether a student, parent, family member, carer, staff member, educator and/or member of the local community, the plan will benefit you.
Schools have been working hard to deliver the objectives of the plan. More work is to be done, and it is an exciting space for the three schools and the wider community.
We encourage all community members to be an active voice in the plan. It is a long-term commitment and we need the local community to be involved in the journey to ensure our goals are being met.
How to keep up with the latest community information
Keep up to date and learn how you can be involved in the plan through subscribing to the bi-annual community newsletter – the OEP Scoop.
The e-newsletter aims to showcase the fantastic work happening across Oakleigh as part of this plan.
Further information
For more information on the upgrades and modernisation planning and community consultation involved in this plan, please visit the Victorian School Building Authority
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The Victorian Government is transforming local education through the Shepparton Education Plan.
Development of the plan began in 2017, with the vision of improving student outcomes by empowering all students to learn and achieve, experience high-quality teaching and the best conditions for lifelong learning.
The plan has focused on secondary schooling first but is now evolving through all stages of education, including early years, primary school and pathways into higher education. The plan aims to strengthen teaching, learning and student wellbeing and supports successful transitions from early years to Prep and Year 6 to secondary school while delivering new pathways to enable more of our young people to pursue post-secondary education and training – including links to local industry and its needs.
In 2020, Greater Shepparton Secondary College formed from the merger of four secondary schools, offering students better support services and the widest-ever range of subjects, VCE, VCAL and post-secondary pathways.
From 2021, a new Integrated Early Learning Centre (IELC) next to the Mooroopna Primary School site will open its doors, supporting local children's access to the most effective and inclusive early childhood education and care.
Stage two of the Plan (Early Years), focuses on the educational journey of children from birth to school. It proposes a range of outcomes and supporting actions to ensure local children have access to integrated, effective, and inclusive early childhood education and care services.
Together with its Secondary, Primary and Tertiary stages, The Shepparton Education Plan is a long-term plan to transform education in Shepparton to help young people get the best possible start in life. It looks at learning from birth to post-secondary school.
Read the full plans:
- Shepparton Education Plan - Stage 1 (DOCX,
- Shepparton Education Plan - Stage 2, Early Years (DOCX,
- Shepparton Education Plan - Stage 3, Primary (DOCX,
- Shepparton Education Plan - Stage 4 (PDF,
We are working with key local stakeholders to identify and meet community needs including the delivery of the Our Place model in partnership with the Colman Foundation.
What Our Place means
The Colman Foundation is a philanthropic organisation that supports the achievement of improved social outcomes in communities. We have partnered with the Foundation to establish the Our Place model at ten school sites across Victoria.
The Our Place model supports an integrated learning community by creating a shared entrance between a government school and an early learning centre. The model offers parents and families access to a range of services from one location such as early childhood, primary and adult education, maternal and child health services, and training and job-seeking services.
What the plan means for you
Whether a student, parent, family member, carer, staff member, educator and/or member of the local community, the plan will benefit you.
Our schools and a dedicated Shepparton Education Plan team have been working hard to deliver the objectives of the plan. There is work to be done in supporting greater educational outcomes in the Greater Shepparton community and it is an exciting, rewarding space to be in.
The plan is a long-term commitment and represents an unprecedented investment. We need the community to be involved in the journey to make the plan as successful as it can be for our young people.
Further information
For more information on the new school and IELC build and community consultation involved in this plan, visit Victorian School Building
Reviewed 25 July 2023