This policy sets out requirements for public schools that wish to enter into a sponsorship agreement.

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

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

This CEO Instruction imposes an temporary ban on stand-up paddle board use by primary school students.

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

The policy ensures a consistent approach to incident management across school and non-school sites, regions and at Central Services.

The policy requires all employees to manage risks. It provides guidance on risk management and business continuity planning by integrating risk identification, assessment and reporting into everyday operations.

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

Public School excursions are undertaken to further students’ learning and social skills development outside their normal school environment. Activities conducted outside the relatively protective environment of the school site involve greater risk. Therefore particular attention must be given to the safety and welfare of all excursion participants.

This policy explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers may owe students a duty of care.

Some secondary students in agricultural education programs drive vehicles and machinery on school property. These procedures are used for the management and supervision of student drivers.

The Department of Education recognises and supports the diverse needs of all students. This policy is to establish school processes to identify, provide for, monitor and report on students who may be at educational risk.

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

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.

These procedures ensures that employees are aware of their obligations under the Working With Children Check (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act) and ensures that the Department maintains compliance with the Act.

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

This policy determines the provision and administration of housing for Department of Education employees deployed to a regional location.

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

This policy ensures that employees are aware of their obligations under the Working With Children Check (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act) and ensures that the Department maintains compliance with the Act.

This policy sets out the requirements of the Department of Education for the development and approval of policies, procedures and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) directives.

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.

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

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

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to privacy and responsible information sharing.

This Template is for International Excursions for Students who are over 18 years of age Excursion Participation Agreement.

This CEO Instruction imposes an interim ban on the outdoor use of inflatable amusement structures, including bouncy castles and zorb balls, in public schools. This also applies to situations where school facilities are hired out or otherwise made available to the community or other third parties.

This policy sets out the requirements of the Department of Education for the development and approval of policies, procedures and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) directives

This policy provides procedures and advice to assist school staff understand their responsibilities and supports informed decision-making in family disputes.

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

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.

Information and communication technologies are provided by the Department to enable employees and authorised third parties to satisfactorily perform their duties. It is recognised that the associated information, physical equipment, infrastructure and software is at risk of accidental or intentional loss, unauthorised manipulation or unauthorised disclosure. This policy authorises security controls to address those risks.

The Curriculum Assessment and Reporting in Public Schools Policy and Procedures set out the requirements that schools need to meet in planning their curriculum, assessment and reporting practices. The Policy and Procedures are aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline.

The Department of Education does not permit student use of mobile phones in public schools unless for medical or teacher directed educational purpose.

This Framework provides a unified strategic direction for sustainability across our organisation. It outlines our commitment to positive outcomes for sustainability, now and into the future.

This CEO Instruction mandates that, in line with Western Australian laws, school staff must not allow students under the age of 16 to bring eRideables or eBikes on school premises.

This procedure explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers may owe students a duty of care.

This Schedule provides the endorsement and approvals required to meet the minimum requirements of the Procurement Act 2020 (WA), General Procurement Directions and the Western Australian Procurement Rules (WAPR) when procuring goods, services and community services, or disposing of goods.

This framework provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to privacy and responsible information sharing.

Information and communication technologies are provided by the Department to enable employees and authorised third parties to satisfactorily perform their duties. It is recognised that the associated information, physical equipment, infrastructure and software is at risk of accidental or intentional loss, unauthorised manipulation or unauthorised disclosure. This policy authorises security controls to address those risks.

Access to Department online services and Department owned devices is provided to assist the Department in achieving its goals. The Department expects employees to use these resources in an ethical, legal, appropriate and acceptable manner.

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Parent Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate.

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.

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Students who are over 18 Years of Age.

These guidelines provide processes for part-time work arrangements within the Department.

This procedure provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.

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

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

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Parent, Carer, Guardian information and Consent to Participate and Instructions.

This document outlines the actions to be taken where a student intentionally or recklessly makes physical contact with a member of school staff.

This Template is used for International Excursions for Parent, Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate Instructions.

The Department of Education provides support for gifted and talented students to achieve their best possible learning outcomes.

An employee who is unable to perform the inherent duties required of their position due to long term or permanent medical incapacity may be retired on the grounds of ill health. This guideline outlines the process by which an employee may be retired on grounds of ill health.

Schools and residential facilities need to have appropriate security measures in place to protect school property and ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students. A variety of approaches are needed for implementation of effective security.

These procedures provide advice to assist school staff understand their responsibilities and supports informed decision-making in family disputes.

The principal or college manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a public school or residential facility, including providing for the safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors on the site.

These procedures apply to all principals and college managers. They support the Visitors and Dignitaries at Public Schools and Residential Facilities policy.

Schools and residential facilities need to have appropriate security measures in place to protect school property and ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students. A variety of approaches are needed for implementation of effective security.

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

The Department of Education is committed to the prevention of corruption at all levels of staff across the Department, maintaining and promoting high ethical standards and practices. These guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Staff Conduct and Discipline Policy and Code of Conduct, and provide information on how to define and report corrupt behaviour.

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.

The purpose of this document is to support user compliance with the Department of Education (Department) Vehicle Management Policy and Vehicle Management Procedures, and assist user understanding of whole of government policy regarding vehicles.

The policy is designed to ensure the appropriate management of any asbestos containing material in schools so as to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

This guide explains the management of the disciplinary process for Wages and Other officers. It aims to address frequently asked questions in relation to the formal disciplinary process.

This document outlines the actions to be taken where students start fights, make intentional physical contact with other students or video fights.

This guide explains the management of the disciplinary process for Public Sector employees. It aims to address frequently asked questions in relation to the formal disciplinary process.

The Department of Education aims to achieve substantive equality in their workplaces where rights of individuals are upheld and all are treated with respect, fairness, equality and dignity through an improvement process.

This document confirms the continuation of the ban on mobile phone tower installations on school sites.

Department of Education projects and programs need to have appropriate monitoring and evaluation activity. Evaluations, reviews, pilots or trials are distinct from systematic ongoing monitoring and reporting and require special reporting activity. The Program Governance Group considers the Department’s activity in these areas on a regular basis.

This policy requires principals and school staff, to undertake self assessment, planning and reporting processes. It incorporates school compliance reporting and requirements related to the Standards Review and the Expert Review Group.

This policy outlines roles and responsibilities of workplace managers and workers relating to work health and safety within the Department of Education.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Students who are over 18 years of age water based or swimming activities advice.

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.

The Competency Framework for Teachers remains a source of reference whilst schools transition to the mandated use of Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as the prime reference for teachers ’registration, self-reflection, professional learning, performance management and development, and recruitment.

Template to Internation Excursions for WA Department of Education commitment to provide a safe environment and appropriate accommodation for billeted students

The Equity and Inclusion Charter (the Charter) acknowledges the Department’s equity and diversity legislative responsibilities and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion embedded in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025.