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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.
Document Type: Procedure
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The Department of Education undertakes advertising in schools in accordance with the mandatory requirements for Western Australian Government agencies.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2016-09-13
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This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.
Document Type: Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2015-01-01
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Information for planning and preparing documentation, required forms and letter templates to be used in conjunction with the Excursions in Public Schools Procedures.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-02-16
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Proposal.
Document Type: Guideline
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The Complaints and Notifications Policy and Framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2023-10-17
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These guidelines explain the various student allowances available.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2024-01-01
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-02-26
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This framework provides information and advice for the enrolment of students with a disability in public schools.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2022-07-18
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This policy provides procedures and advice for the enrolment of students in public schools.
Document Type: Procedure
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The Department of Education does not permit student use of mobile phones in public schools unless for medical or teacher directed educational purpose.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2023-12-06
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On 6 February 2024 the Enrolment Framework for Students with a Visa in Public Schools was updated. A new enrolment process for overseas students will come into effect on Monday 19 February 2024.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2024-02-06
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This policy outlines roles and responsibilities of workplace managers and workers relating to work health and safety within the Department of Education.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2022-05-17
Procedure
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The policy ensures a consistent approach to incident management across school and non-school sites, regions and at Central Services.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2020-12-01
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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Form used for public interest disclosure notifications.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-10-01
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The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (the Act) aims to facilitate and encourage the disclosure of public interest information and to provide protection for those who make disclosures and for those about whom disclosures are made. These guidelines provide the process for making a disclosure.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-10-01
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-05-22
Procedure
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This policy outlines 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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2017-06-20
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This policy aims to maximise the flexibility available to school communities in the configuration of the school day within the constraints of legislation and industrial agreements. The Director General determines the days in each year on which government schools are to be open for educational instruction of students.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2009-11-05
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All Department of Education employees must only use software products in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by the software license. Workplace managers must ensure that procedures are in place to manage record keeping, procurement, registration, installation, management, transfer and disposal of software licenses for those software products used within the workplace.
Document Type: Procedure
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This procedure provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.
Document Type: Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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This guide explains the management of the disciplinary process for Wages and Other officers. It aims to address frequently asked questions in relation to the formal disciplinary process.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2015-08-01
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This document provides guidelines and contact information for media enquiries.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2017-08-10
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This document details the roles and actions of the Department of Education and Training and WA Police when an incident involving both agencies occurs.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2019-05-29
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Supports the School Improvement and Accountability policy by describing the conceptual model that underpins the policy. It offers advice about implementation that is more integrated and holistic.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2008-05-23
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Guidelines and assessment templates to support the Western Australian College of Agriculture (WACoA) and Farm Based Public School sites implement the Duty of Care for Public School Students Policy and Procedures. This Policy is inclusive of the Student Drivers on WACoA and Farm Based Public School Sites Procedures.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2020-11-25
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All research participants must be fully informed. Templates provide a format and wording that meet this requirement and are consistent with the Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties policy.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2009-03-12
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These guidelines support the implementation of the Joint Ministerial Statement on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools and provide the operational framework for the delivery of VET in Schools programs in Western Australia.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2014-10-14
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This document outlines for parents and schools guidelines and processes to seek student exemption from particular classes.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2017-09-28
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The Department is a signatory to a number of statutory and voluntary licences, which aim to ensure fair returns to owners of copyright, and set out guidelines for the use of ‘works’ and ‘subject matter other than works’ in schools.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2015-08-22
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A Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel is established if a governing body of a community kindergarten applies for a review of a decision made by the Minister to grant, vary or cancel its registration. The Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel Guidelines provide advice in relation to the formation and proceedings of a Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2016-07-05
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In 2006, the Department surveyed all WA schools regarding canteen operations. Health and education experts, staff, the food industry and parents were consulted. This report details the findings of the Expert Reference Group and survey.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2006-12-08
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Finance and Commercial Services.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Business and Customer Services.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Financial Services.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Coordinator Regional Operations.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principals of Independent Public Schools.
Document Type: Delegation
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay Including Camps: Information and consent to participate: Instructions.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Information and Consent to Participate.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for International Excursions for Parent Information and Consent to Participate.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Parent Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is for International Excursions for Water based for Swimming Activities Advice.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Students who are over 18 years of age participation.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Students who are over 18 Years of Age for Excursion Participation Agreement.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is for International Excursions for Students who are over 18 years of age Excursion Participation Agreement.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Students who are over 18 Years of Age.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Procurement Administrative Schedule determines the minimum procurement activities and responsibilities to meet the requirements under School Education Act 1999 s. 216(2)(e) and relevant State Government legislation and policy for the purchase of goods and services, disposal of goods and purchase of community services.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2015-02-03
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions for Information and Consent to Participate Instructions.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Parent, Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate.
Document Type: Guideline
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The Department is one of the few government agencies providing secure parking for staff and visitors. Parking facilities provided to Department staff are considered to be a privilege and not an entitlement.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2008-09-08
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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School dress requirements are tangible evidence of the standards expected of students. A school’s dress requirements play an important role in promoting a positive image of the school and creating a sense of identity among students.
Document Type: Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-12-03
Procedure
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This is information for delegates regarding the need to properly substantiate the reason for disclosing information.
Document Type: Delegation
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This is a proforma for requesting information from the Western Australian Police.
Document Type: Guideline
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The Department of Education manages a breach of Standards claims in accordance with the Public Sector Management (Breaches of Public Sector Standards) Regulations 2005 and in compliance with the requirements of the Commissioner's Instructions: Employment Standard and Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2022-02-15
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This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-03-19
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This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.
Document Type: Procedure
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This document is to be used in the context of the Incoming Sponsorship to Schools Policy.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2016-07-05
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This policy instructs principals and teachers to perform the duties necessary for the administration and implementation of the National Assessment Program in public schools.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2023-05-09
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This policy and supporting procedures clarify the requirements for the naming of public schools and other facilities.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-08-06
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This document confirms the continuation of the ban on mobile phone tower installations on school sites.
Document Type: Ceo Instruction
Effective Date: 2011-05-17
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This document outlines the actions to be taken where students start fights, make intentional physical contact with other students or video fights.
Document Type: Ceo Instruction
Effective Date: 2019-02-04
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Workforce.
Document Type: Delegation
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The Equity and Inclusion Charter (the Charter) acknowledges the Department’s equity and diversity legislative responsibilities and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion embedded in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-07-01
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This CEO Instruction imposes an temporary ban on stand-up paddle board use by primary school students.
Document Type: Ceo Instruction
Effective Date: 2022-07-18