Strategic directions

The Department influences the education of all students in Western Australia. We are responsible for the provision of public education and have a role in supporting the education of all students in Western Australia. 

Every student, every classroom, every day, our strategic directions for public schools 2020-2024 sets clear aspirations for every student and focuses on improvement drivers across 6 pillars to strengthen support for teaching and learning.

Building on strength: future directions for the Western Australian public school system is our long-term vision for education over the coming years. This statement explains the thinking and rationale behind the commitments made in our 2020–2024 strategic directions.

Focus 2024 emphasises the Department’s actions and commitments for 2024, all of which align with our strategic directions for Every student, every classroom, every day. Focus 2024 communicates to schools and stakeholders the Director General’s expectations of schools in 2024 and provides a commitment to schools of the support that will be provided to deliver these expectations.

Focus 2024 embeds current Government and Department initiatives, such as promoting high-quality teaching and learning, prioritising the health and wellbeing of students and staff, attracting and retaining quality staff, providing assistance to students with disabilities, and fostering the success of Aboriginal students within their own cultural context.