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.

School dress requirements are tangible evidence of the standards expected of students. A school’s dress requirements play an important role in promoting a positive image of the school and creating a sense of identity among students.

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

Animals can enrich students’ learning experiences, however schools must adhere to consistent and high quality practices for the care and use of animals. Staff are to adhere to the processes of the Schools Animal Ethics Committee for the use of animals for any scientific teaching activity and/or adhere to the processes of Agricultural Education for the use of animals on school farms.

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.

The Staff Conduct and Discipline policy applies to all employees of the Department of Education and describes the expectations the Department has of its employees and outlines the processes that will be implemented should an allegation of a breach be made.

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.

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.

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

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

Animals can enrich students’ learning experiences, however schools must adhere to consistent and high quality practices for the care and use of animals. Staff are to adhere to the processes of the Schools Animal Ethics Committee for the use of animals for any scientific teaching activity and/or adhere to the processes of Agricultural Education for the use of animals on school farms.

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.

The policy provides an operational framework to raise employees’ and line managers’ knowledge and understanding of entitlements and responsibilities related to leave eligibility, application and approval processes. It ensures that employees and line managers are informed about, leave procedures and leave management strategies under relevant Awards and Agreements.

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.

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.

On 6 February 2024 the Enrolment Framework for Students with a Visa in Public Schools was updated. A new enrolment process for overseas students will come into effect on Monday 19 February 2024.

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

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 policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to managing information breaches.

The Workplace Bullying policy affirms the Department’s commitment to safe, equitable and non-discriminatory workplaces, and guides employees and line managers in the prevention and effective management of bullying in the workplace.

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

The policy provides an operational framework to raise employees’ and line managers’ knowledge and understanding of entitlements and responsibilities related to leave eligibility, application and approval processes. It ensures that employees and line managers are informed about, leave procedures and leave management strategies under relevant Awards and Agreements.

The Complaints and Notifications policy and framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

This policy details the procedures to be undertaken by a school in order to address the management of health care or medical matters during school hours.

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

The Complaints and Notifications Policy and Framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

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.

School facilities can be made available for community use. Applications must be approved by the principal and formalised by an agreement signed by the principal and a representative of the user group.

The Grievance Framework provides resolution options, processes and resources to address employee grievances.

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.

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

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

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.

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

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to principals of independent public schools.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Public Schools Planning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Professional Standards and Conduct.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Deputy Director General, Education Business Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Coordinator Regional Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Coordinator Regional Operations.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Deputy Director General, Schools.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to principals of all government schools.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to directors.

A cross sectoral initiative between the Department of Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia and Catholic Education Western Australia, designed to support the needs of transient and mobile students.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to directors of education.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Directors, Infrastructure.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Financial Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Workforce.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Standards and Integrity.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Infrastructure.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Statewide Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Strategy and Policy.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Business and Customer Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Finance and Commercial Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Education Regulation, Non-Government School Regulation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to college managers.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Disability Services and Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Investigations and Compliance, Non-Government School Regulation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to managers.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Residential Colleges.