Strategic directions

The Department influences the education of all students in Western Australia. We are responsible for the provision of public education and have a role in supporting the education of all students in Western Australia. 

Every student, every classroom, every day, our strategic directions for public schools 2020-2024 sets clear aspirations for every student and focuses on improvement drivers across 6 pillars to strengthen support for teaching and learning.

Building on strength: future directions for the Western Australian public school system is our long-term vision for education over the coming years. This statement explains the thinking and rationale behind the commitments made in our 2020–2024 strategic directions.

Focus 2025 aims to build on our successes, maintain momentum and embed the great work completed as part of our strategic directions for Every student, every classroom, every day. Focus 2025:

• communicates the Director General’s expectations of schools in 2025
• provides a commitment to school staff about the support provided to deliver these expectations.

Focus 2025 embeds current Government and Department initiatives, including:

• promoting high-quality teaching and learning
• prioritising the health and wellbeing of students and staff
• attracting and retaining quality staff
• assisting students with disabilities
• fostering the success of Aboriginal students within their cultural context.