The Department of Education undertakes advertising in schools in accordance with the mandatory requirements for Western Australian Government agencies.

The Department registers home educators and evaluates their educational programs and children’s progress.

The procedures outline the requirements for staff in residential facilities to ensure the safety and well-being of students during leisure activities.

The School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance and develop appropriate strategies to restore attendance for students with persistent absence.