NSW is set to appoint it’s first-ever “Chief Behaviour Advisor” to combat falling behaviour standards in schools.

The position will look at behaviour in government, Catholic and independent schools.

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Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the appointee will have a broad set of responsibilities.

“They’ll be independent, but all three school sectors will be able to use this person,” she said on 2GB Afternoons.

“And we expect it to be a really dynamic relationship where if there’s issues that arise at particular schools we can seek advice.”

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