The policy requires all employees to manage risks. It provides guidance on risk management and business continuity planning by integrating risk identification, assessment and reporting into...

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.

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

This document contains parent information and the form for enrolment disputes.

Some secondary students in agricultural education programs drive vehicles and machinery on school property. These procedures are used for the management and supervision of student drivers.

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...

These procedures ensures that employees are aware of their obligations under the Working With Children Check (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act) and ensures that the Department maintains...

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...

Schools and residential facilities need to have appropriate security measures in place to protect school property and ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students. A variety of...

Teachers and school psychologists have requirements and responsibilities in relation to maintaining professional registration with the respective regulatory bodies (Teacher Registration Board of...

Teachers and school psychologists have requirements and responsibilities in relation to maintaining professional registration with the respective regulatory bodies (Teacher Registration Board of...

These procedures provide information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to managing information breaches.

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 School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance...

This policy details the procedures to be undertaken by a school in order to address the management of health care or medical matters during school hours.

The School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance...

This CEO Instruction mandates that, in line with Western Australian laws, all government schools and residential facilities must ensure students and staff are not permitted to wear, use, charge or...

These guidelines support the Research Conducted by External Parties policy and procedures.

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

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

The Complaints and Notifications policy and framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

Access to Department online services and Department owned devices is provided to assist the Department in achieving its goals. The Department expects employees to use these resources in an ethical,...

Access to Department online services and Department owned devices is provided to assist the Department in achieving its goals. The Department expects employees to use these resources in an ethical,...

These procedures apply to all principals and college managers. They support the Visitors and Dignitaries at Public Schools and Residential Facilities policy.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Assistant Executive Director, Service Delivery.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Agricultural Education and Residential Colleges.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Professional Standards and Conduct.

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 the Manager, Residential Colleges.

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

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Disability and Inclusion.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Strategic Policy.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Student Engagement and Wellbeing.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Teaching Quality and Innovation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Deputy Director General, People and Student Achievement.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Executive Director, Enterprise Governance and Partnership.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Incident Support Unit.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support.

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

This policy provides procedures and advice to assist school staff understand their responsibilities and supports informed decision-making in family disputes.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Service Director, Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Service Planning and Contracts.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principal Assessment Officer, Standards and Integrity.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Strategic Asset Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Student Assessment and Reporting.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Deputy. Director General Schools.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Land.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Property Management.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the principal consultants, disability and inclusion.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Service Director, Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Specialist Advisor, Commercial.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Lead School Psychologist, Service Response

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Lead School Psychologist

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

This policy provides procedures and advice for the enrolment of students in public schools.

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...

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...

The Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Students who are over 18 years of age participation.

This is a proforma for disclosing information to the Western Australia Police.

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

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions, Parent, Guardian and Carer Excursion Information and Consent.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Information and Consent and Instructions.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions for Water Based or Swimming Activities Advice and Consent.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions for Students who are over 18 years of age for Water Based or Swimming Activities Advice and Consent.

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Students who are over 18 years of age water based or swimming activities advice.

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Students who are over 18 years of Age for Water Based or Swimming Activities Advice.

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Undertaking to Provide a Billet.

These guidelines provide information for policy authors on external stakeholder consultation in the development or review of Department of Education policy and supporting procedures.

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...

A cross sectoral initiative between the Department of Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia and Catholic Education Western Australia, designed to...

This document outlines the actions to be taken where a student intentionally or recklessly makes physical contact with a member of school staff.

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...

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

These guidelines provide processes for part-time work arrangements within the Department.