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

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

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

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

This policy provides procedures and advice for the enrolment of students in public schools.

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.