1. Policy statement
The Department of Education (The Department) implements security measures to create a safe environment for staff, students, parents, volunteers and visitors, and to protect school property.
Version:
3.0
Effective date:
14 May 2019
The Department of Education (The Department) implements security measures to create a safe environment for staff, students, parents, volunteers and visitors, and to protect school property.
Principals must implement security measures in accordance with the School Security for Public Schools Procedures.
The Department’s Security and Emergency Management Section provides support, advice and consultancy to principals or their nominees on security-related issues.
Principals are responsible for implementation of the policy.
Line managers are responsible for compliance monitoring.
This policy applies to principals.
Australian/New Zealand Risk Management Standard ISO 31000:2018
Risk Management Guidelines HB 436:2013
Financial Management Act 2006 (WA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
School Education Regulations 2000 (WA)
Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 (WA)
Australia and New Zealand Police Recommendations for CCTV systems
Introduction to School Gardening Handbook 2013
Financial Management in Schools: Assets and Resources Manual
Fundamentals of cleaning – basic requirements a guide for school cleaners (staff only)
Policy manager:
Director, Asset Planning and Services
Policy contact officer:
Manager, Security and Emergency Management
T: (08) 9264 4825
Coordinator, Technical and Electronic Security
T: (08) 9264 5046
Security and Emergency Management Section
T: (08) 9264 4632 or (08) 9264 4771 (24 hours)
School Watch:
T: 1800 177 777 (freecall)
Western Australia Police Force
T: 131 444 or 000
Effective date | Last update date | Policy version no. | |
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13 January 2011 | 3 October 2018 | 2.1 | |
Minor changes to include reference to Public schools D18/0151652. | |||
14 May 2019 | 3.0 | ||
This policy has undergone a major review. Approved by the Director General at Corporate Executive on 20 March 2019. |
This policy:
School Security for Public Schools Policy v3.0
Supporting procedures:
School Security for Public Schools Procedures
Policy and all supporting documents:
School Security for Public Schools Policy Bundle
14 May 2022