Strategic directions
Strategic directions
Our purpose is to embed excellence and fairness at the heart of public education to set up our students for a successful future.
The Department is responsible for the provision of public education and has a role in supporting the education of all students in Western Australia.
Find our strategic directions in the following documents.
Strategic documents
Strategic documents
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Our plan for public education in Western Australia
Our strategic plan sets out our priorities over the next 5 years and the actions we will all undertake collectively to achieve our purpose.
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Aspirations for all
Aspirations for all sets the direction for public education in Western Australia and provides a foundation for our strategic plan. It outlines the major challenges and opportunities facing our system and the principles that will guide our response.
Other strategic documents
Other strategic documents
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Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework
Part of our broader reform to deliver the best possible education for all students.
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Agency Commissioning Plan 2025
This plan outlines the strategic role commissioning plays in transforming the delivery of community services in Western Australia.
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Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018–2023
Our commitment to meet the diverse needs of students in public schools in partnership with parents, staff and school communities.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021–2025
Our commitment to meet the diverse needs of students in public schools in partnership with parents, staff and school communities.
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ICT Vision for teaching and learning in Public Schools 2020–2024
Utilising technology to provide responsive schooling options that personalise learning to individual students, their capabilities and their aspirations.
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Strategy 2020–2024
This strategy focuses on the foundation technologies and ICT services that deliver connected professional autonomy – to all public schools, and in our work of supporting schools.
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Multicultural Plan 2026–2029
The Multicultural Plan 2026–2029 supports the Department’s current policies, programs and initiatives that focus on our culturally diverse schools and their communities.
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Principal health and wellbeing strategy 2023–2027
This strategy aims to support principals to be safe, healthy and well through strong support and connectedness across schools, regions and central services.
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Regional Education Strategy
The Regional Education Strategy is a vision for strengthening public education in the regions.
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Staff health and wellbeing strategy 2023–2027
This strategy represents our commitment to building a wellbeing culture and strengthening the health and wellbeing of all staff in our schools and workplaces.