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.

Department Online Services for Parents Terms of Use

This CEO Instruction ceases the obligations upon Department employees and Ancillary Workers from the CEO Instructions giving effect to the Education Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions.

Provides information about the functions and operation of public school Councils and Boards, along with advice that may assist Council and Board members to fulfil their consultative and decision-making roles.

The Private Tutors in Public Schools policy formalises the arrangements where students receive educational programs from private tutors during the prescribed hours of instruction.

This policy requires principals and school staff, to undertake self assessment, planning and reporting processes. It incorporates school compliance reporting and requirements related to the Standards Review and the Expert Review Group.

The Vehicle Management Policy provides a framework for the improved management of all Department and school passenger and light commercial vehicles ensuring the most efficient, effective and economical way to deliver operational services.

Letter 01 Complainant - Informal grievance received

Details the approval process for external parties wishing to conduct research on Department sites and information requirements for research projects regarding consent, participation, withdrawal, required checks and confidentiality.

Information for planning and preparing documentation, required forms and letter templates to be used in conjunction with the Excursions in Public Schools Procedures.

This framework provides information and advice for the enrolment of students with a disability in public schools.

This Framework supports the Injury Management and Workers Compensation Policy, outlining the rights and responsibilities of staff regarding work related injuries and injury management, including details about how to lodge a Workers’ Compensation Claim and support an Injured Employee with a return to work.

This document outlines what a delegation is and the responsibilities of delegates.

A secondment is the voluntary placement for a defined period, with the requirement that the employee returns to their substantive position on completion. The Department of Education supports secondment for staff development.

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.

The Asbestos Management Plan, in conjunction with the mandatory on-line Asbestos Awareness Training, is designed to provide school principals, workplace managers, and other relevant staff with knowledge and understanding of asbestos containing materials in the workplace, and the capacity to respond to asbestos related issues as and when they arise.

Letter 11 Respondent - Notification of Resolution Agreement

Letter 14 Respondent - Progress update

Letter 15 Complainant - Formal grievance received, future interview

Letter 19 Complainant - Progress update

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.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Infrastructure.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Statewide Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Directors.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Managers.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Education Regulation, Non-Government School Regulation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Investigations and Compliance, Non-Government School Regulation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to College Managers.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principals, WA Colleges of Agriculture.

Letter 05 Complainant - Notification of Resolution Decision

Letter 08 Respondent - Informal grievance received, future meeting

Letter 09 Respondent - Meeting with line manager

Letter 24 Respondent - Formal grievance received, interview or written response

Letter 27 Respondent - Delay in process

Letter 28 Respondent- Progress update

Letter 33 Interviewees - Scheduling interview

This is a sample Summarised Gift Register for schools contained in the Acceptance and Provision of Gifts Policy and Procedures.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions for Proposal for Local Area Excursion.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Proposal.

This Template is used for International Excursions for Parent, Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate Instructions.

This Template is used for International Excursions for Parent Information and Consent to Participate.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions for Students who are over 18 years of age for Information and Consent.

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Water Based or Swimming Activities Advice.

This Template for International Excursions is for Students who are over 18 years of age wanting water based or swimming activities advice.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps to Provide a Billet within Australia.

This Template for International Excursions for Department of Education Student Travel Cover Summary.

The Department of Education is committed to the prevention of corruption at all levels of staff across the Department, maintaining and promoting high ethical standards and practices. These guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Staff Conduct and Discipline Policy and Code of Conduct, and provide information on how to define and report corrupt behaviour.

This template is used for International Excursions for students who are over 18 years of age.

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A Disabilities Advisory Panel advises the Director-General on educational provision for students with disabilities and/or comment on whether an exclusion order is warranted for a disruptive student with a disability.

The Telecommunications Use policy applies to any person at any location using the online or telecommunications services of the Department of Education Western Australia.

This guide explains the management of the disciplinary process for Public Sector employees. It aims to address frequently asked questions in relation to the formal disciplinary process.

These guidelines apply to the review of a decision made by the Director General, by a Home Education Advisory Panel established under section 54 of the School Education Act, 1999.

This guidelines provides an outline of processes for public schools, Education Regional Offices and the Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments for the opening of new schools, school buildings and upgraded facilities.

These guidelines provide a reference point for when a school is hosting dignitaries, planning official functions and events, and occasions when a school is hosting a visit by the Minister for Education.

An employee who is unable to perform the inherent duties required of their position due to long term or permanent medical incapacity may be retired on the grounds of ill health. This guideline outlines the process by which an employee may be retired on grounds of ill health.

Information on the State election includes the following: •Schools as polling places; •Working for the WA Electoral Commission; •Department staff standing for election; •Members of school councils/boards; •Members of P&Cs; and •Other information (includes codes of ethics and conduct, administrative instructions and policies).

The Department of Education aims to achieve substantive equality in their workplaces where rights of individuals are upheld and all are treated with respect, fairness, equality and dignity through an improvement process.

The purpose of this document is to support user compliance with the Department of Education (Department) Vehicle Management Policy and Vehicle Management Procedures, and assist user understanding of whole of government policy regarding vehicles.

The protocols to assist in appropriately and respectfully recognising Aboriginal custodianship of country at events conducted by the Department.

School swimming pools are used both in and out of school hours. Although pool activities will vary, the Risk Management and Community Use of School Facilities and Resources policies provide for schools to develop effective safety plans.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Water Based and Swimming - Advice.

The Community Kindergartens Guidelines provides information and guidance to community kindergarten teachers, linked school principals and parent management committees.

Template related to Principals Guide to Bushfires

Excursions in Public Schools Policy Approved Providers Register

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.

The Workplace Bullying policy affirms the Department’s commitment to safe, equitable and non-discriminatory workplaces, and guides employees and line managers in the prevention and effective management of bullying in the workplace.

A secondment is the voluntary placement for a defined period, with the requirement that the employee returns to their substantive position on completion. The Department of Education supports secondment for staff development.

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

Provides information about the functions and operation of public school Councils and Boards, along with advice that may assist Council and Board members to fulfil their consultative and decision-making roles.