This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

The policy ensures a consistent approach to incident management across school and non-school sites, regions and at Central Services.

The Department of Education does not permit student use of mobile phones in public schools unless for medical or teacher directed educational purpose.

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

The Employee Performance policy and procedures are directed at building a high performance, high care culture across the Department through a focus on improvement. The procedures specify, for all groups of employees, a procedurally fair approach that balances development requirements with accountability, in accordance with the role being performed.

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

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

This procedure provides the mandatory framework for school decision making about promoting and maintaining positive student behaviour, as well as responding to student misconduct.

The Department of Education recognises and supports the diverse needs of all students. This policy is to establish school processes to identify, provide for, monitor and report on students who may be at educational risk.

The Curriculum Assessment and Reporting in Public Schools Policy and Procedures set out the requirements that schools need to meet in planning their curriculum, assessment and reporting practices. The Policy and Procedures are aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline.

The policy details the responsibilities of Department staff in relation to the creation and maintenance of records, whether in paper or electronic format. It highlights the penalties for non-compliance with the State Records Act 2000.

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.

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

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

Department Online Services for Parents Terms of Use

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 the mandatory framework for school decision making about promoting and maintaining positive student behaviour, as well as responding to student misconduct.

The policy outlines the responsibilities of all employees relating to alcohol and other drugs in Department schools and workplaces and is underpinned by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and related staff and student duty of care obligations.

Criminal history screening is the process of gathering relevant information to assist in making an informed decision about a person’s suitability for employment or continued employment with the Department.

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 policy outlines the responsibilities of all employees relating to alcohol and other drugs in Department schools and workplaces and is underpinned by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and related staff and student duty of care obligations.

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

Excursions in Public Schools Policy Approved Providers Register

School visits/study tours by overseas students are undertaken for the purpose of meeting Australian students, teachers and other professional educators as part of educational and cultural programs.

These guidelines support the intent of the School Education Act 1999 and assist staff with the provision of religious education in public schools at the local level.

Provides advice on the installation of shade in general, including shade sails.

The Family and Domestic Violence Guidelines provide information on additional leave provisions, support available for employees experiencing family and domestic violence and how principals and line managers can assist employees in these circumstances.

The Competency Framework for Teachers remains a source of reference whilst schools transition to the mandated use of Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as the prime reference for teachers ’registration, self-reflection, professional learning, performance management and development, and recruitment.

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 Deputy Director General, Schools.