This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.

These procedures apply to all Department site managers and to Department employees in public schools who have been nominated to take charge of a recreation and/or outdoor education activity.

The policy outlines the responsibilities of all employees relating to alcohol and other drugs in Department schools and workplaces and is underpinned by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and related staff and student duty of care obligations.

Teachers and school psychologists have requirements and responsibilities in relation to maintaining professional registration with the respective regulatory bodies (Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, Psychology Board of Australia) as a condition of their contract of employment.

This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

The policy details the responsibilities of Department staff in relation to the creation and maintenance of records, whether in paper or electronic format. It highlights the penalties for non-compliance with the State Records Act 2000.

This framework provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to procurement and contract management.

This policy provides rules and guidance for all staff on the acceptance, provision and declaration of gifts, benefits, and hospitality. Staff need to act with integrity when receiving or offering, gifts, benefits and hospitality in the course of their work.

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

All Department of Education employees must only use software products in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by the software license. Workplace managers must ensure that procedures are in place to manage record keeping, procurement, registration, installation, management, transfer and disposal of software licenses for those software products used within the workplace.

Form used for public interest disclosure notifications.

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (the Act) aims to facilitate and encourage the disclosure of public interest information and to provide protection for those who make disclosures and for those about whom disclosures are made. These guidelines provide the process for making a disclosure.

This policy and supporting procedures clarify the requirements for the naming of public schools and other facilities.

The Department is one of the few government agencies providing secure parking for staff and visitors. Parking facilities provided to Department staff are considered to be a privilege and not an entitlement.

This document outlines for parents and schools guidelines and processes to seek student exemption from particular classes.

The Department is a signatory to a number of statutory and voluntary licences, which aim to ensure fair returns to owners of copyright, and set out guidelines for the use of ‘works’ and ‘subject matter other than works’ in schools.

A Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel is established if a governing body of a community kindergarten applies for a review of a decision made by the Minister to grant, vary or cancel its registration. The Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel Guidelines provide advice in relation to the formation and proceedings of a Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay Including Camps: Information and consent to participate: Instructions.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Information and Consent to Participate.

This Template is used for International Excursions for Parent Information and Consent to Participate.