Non-state schools - directors of governing bodies and authorised persons
Who needs a blue card?
The Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2001 requires directors and authorised persons of a non-state school governing body to hold a blue card or an exemption card before they can commence work as a director or authorised person.
Find out more information about the blue card requirements for directors of non-state school governing bodies (PDF, 422KB).
Police officers and registered teachers do not apply for a blue card and should instead apply for an exemption card under this category if they are providing child-related services which are outside of their professional duties. Read more about applying for an exemption card (PDF, 231KB).
Last Updated: 30 June, 2014
