Supporting students during family disputes - Department of Education

Supporting students during family disputes

Family circumstances can change over time, and these changes may affect your child’s experience at school.

Our school staff will work with together with you to support your child’s learning, safety and wellbeing.

Family disputes can significantly affect your child’s education and the daily operations of a school.

Our focus is on respectful collaboration with families when it comes to decisions that support a child’s education. You can read more in our flyer, Understand family disputes and the impact on schooling.

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Understand family disputes and the impact on schooling flyer

Family disputes can significantly affect a student’s education and the daily operations of a school. Under the School Education Act 1999 (WA), students have rights and parents, schools and the Department of Education have obligations for the student’s education, safety and welfare.

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