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Community Kindergartens Guidelines

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

School Response and Planning Guidelines for Students with Suicidal Behaviour and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury.

These guidelines have been developed for schools to enable school staff to recognise, support and respond to suicidal behaviour and/or non-suicidal self-injury in young people.

Information Breach Procedures

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

Staff Conduct and Discipline Procedures

The Staff Conduct and Discipline policy applies to all employees of the Department of Education and describes the expectations the Department has of its employees and outlines the processes that wi...

Staff Conduct and Discipline Policy

The Staff Conduct and Discipline policy applies to all employees of the Department of Education and describes the expectations the Department has of its employees and outlines the processes that wi...

Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Procedures

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 Policy

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,...

National Assessment Program Policy

This policy instructs principals and teachers to perform the duties necessary for the administration and implementation of the National Assessment Program in public schools.

Complaints and Notifications Framework

The Complaints and Notifications Policy and Framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

Complaints and Notifications Policy

The Complaints and Notifications Policy and Framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Policy

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to privacy and responsible information sharing.

Information Breach Policy

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to managing information breaches.

Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Framework

This framework provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to privacy and responsible information sharing.

Expenditure on Hospitality Procedures

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,...

Staff Induction Procedures

The Staff Induction policy outlines the mandatory requirements for implementing a formal induction program that introduces all newly appointed employees to the Department, its policies, procedures,...

Student Behaviour in Public Schools Procedures

This procedure provides the mandatory framework for school decision making about promoting and maintaining positive student behaviour, as well as responding to student misconduct.

Procurement and Contract Management Policy

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to procurement and contract management.

Procurement and Contract Management Authorising Schedule

This Schedule provides the endorsement and approvals required to meet the minimum requirements of the Procurement Act 2020 (WA), General Procurement Directions and the Western Australian Procuremen...

Procurement and Contract Management Framework

This framework provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to procurement and contract management.

Delegations database

All of the Department's delegations are contained within the Delegations database.

Records Management Procedures

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-compli...

International Excursions

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

Curriculum Assessment Reporting in Public Schools Procedures

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....

Vehicle Management Procedures

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 econom...

Vehicle Management Policy

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 econom...

Students at Educational Risk in Public Schools Procedures

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...

Students at Educational Risk in Public Schools Policy

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...

Incoming Sponsorship to Public Schools Policy

This policy sets out requirements for public schools that wish to enter into a sponsorship agreement.

Intellectual Property Procedures

This procedure provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.

Intellectual Property Policy

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.

Incident Management on Department of Education Sites Policy

The policy ensures a consistent approach to incident management across school and non-school sites, regions and at Central Services.

Recreation and Outdoor Education Activities for Public Schools Procedures

The procedures contain information and guidelines for a broad range of land based and aquatic activities undertaken on or off school sites to assist teachers in meeting their duty of care responsib...

Enrolment Framework for Students with a Visa in Public Schools

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.

Student Attendance in Public Schools Procedures

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...

Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Procedures for Principals

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

Leisure Activities in Residential Facilities Procedures

The procedures outline the requirements for staff in residential facilities to ensure the safety and well-being of students during leisure activities.

Conflict of Interest Procedures

The Conflicts of Interest Policy and procedures apply to all employees and contractors of the Department of Education and describes the reporting and management obligations related to actual, perce...

Conflict of Interest Policy

The Conflicts of Interest Policy and procedures apply to all employees and contractors of the Department of Education and describes the reporting and management obligations related to actual, perce...

Dress Codes for Students in Public Schools Procedures

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...

Dress Codes for Students in Public Schools Policy

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...

Working with Children Checks in Department of Education Sites Procedures

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...

Working with Children Checks in Department of Education Sites Policy

This policy 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 compl...

Staff Induction Policy

The Staff Induction policy outlines the mandatory requirements for implementing a formal induction program that introduces all newly appointed employees to the Department, its policies, procedures,...

Managing a Breach of the Public Sector Standard Claims Framework

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 re...

Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Procedures for School Counsellors

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

Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Procedures for Boarding Supervisors

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

Security for Public Schools and Residential Facilities Procedures

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 appro...

Delegations information for the Children and Community Services Act 2004

This is the signed letter of agreement between the Western Australia Police and the Department of Education. Proformas for requesting information from, and disclosing information to, the Western A...

Delegation information relating to the disclosure of information under Section 242(1)(d) of the School Education Act 1999

This is information for delegates regarding the need to properly substantiate the reasons for disclosing information.

Bullying in the Workplace Procedures

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 manage...

Bullying in the Workplace Policy

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 manage...

Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Procedures for School Psychologists

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

Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Procedures for Residential College Managers

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

Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Procedures for Allied Professionals

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

Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Procedures for Teachers

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

Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Policy

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

Employee Performance Procedures

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 g...

Substandard Performance Procedures

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 g...

Security for Public Schools and Residential Facilities Policy

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 appro...

Work Health and Safety Procedures

This procedure outlines health and safety training requirements, reporting hazards and incidents, conducting investigations at workplaces, information about health and safety representatives and co...

Work Health and Safety Policy

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

Director, Public Schools Planning

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Public Schools Planning.

Directors, Infrastructure

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

Student Mobile Phones in Public Schools Policy

The Department of Education does not permit student use of mobile phones in public schools unless for medical or teacher directed educational purpose.

Risk and Business Continuity Management Policy

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 everyda...

Recruitment Selection and Appointment Policy

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

Duty of Care for Public School Students Policy

This policy explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers may...

Official Air Travel Procedures

This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.

Student Health in Public Schools Procedures

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.

Curriculum Assessment Reporting in Public Schools Policy

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....

Enrolment Framework for Students with Disability in Public Schools

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

Enrolment in Public Schools Procedures

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

Recruitment, Selection and Appointment of Staff other than Teachers and School Administrators

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

Student Allowances Guidelines 2024

These guidelines explain the various student allowances available.

Protocols for Hosting Dignitaries and Special Events

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 Educa...

Interstate Excursions

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

Template 01 - Interstate Excursion - Proposal

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Proposal.

Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay (Including Camps)

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

Local Area Excursions

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

Retirement on Grounds of Ill Health Guidelines

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 out...

Advertising in Public Schools

The Department of Education undertakes advertising in schools in accordance with the mandatory requirements for Western Australian Government agencies.

Student Attendance in Public Schools Policy

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...

Part-time Work Guidelines

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

Criminal History Screening for Department of Education Sites Procedures

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 Dep...

Routine Care and Management of Animals in Public School Farms Procedures

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...

Official Travel Policy

This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.

Grievance Framework

The Grievance Framework provides resolution options, processes and resources to address employee grievances.

Select and use texts in the classroom

Select and use texts in the classroom guidelines provide advice about: •classroom use of a broad range of written, spoken or visual texts (in print, digital or multimodal formats); •relevant legal...

Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes in Public Schools Procedures

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...

Visitors and Intruders on Public School Premises Policy

The principal has primary responsibility for the day-to-day management and control of a school, including all persons on the school premises, and are to provide for the safety and welfare of studen...

Managing a Breach of the Public Sector Standard Claims Policy

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 re...

Leave Management Procedures

The policy provides an operational framework to raise employees’ and line managers’ knowledge and understanding of entitlements and responsibilities related to leave eligibility, application and ap...

Leave Management Policy

The policy provides an operational framework to raise employees’ and line managers’ knowledge and understanding of entitlements and responsibilities related to leave eligibility, application and ap...

Use of Animals in Public Schools Policy

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...

Student Health in Public Schools Policy

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.

Student Behaviour in Public Schools Policy

This policy provides the mandatory framework for school decision making about promoting and maintaining positive student behaviour, as well as responding to student misconduct.

Training with External Registered Training Organisations for Public Schools Procedures

This policy explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers may...

Workplace Learning for Public Schools Procedures

This procedure explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers...

Recruitment, Selection and Appointment of School Administrators Procedures

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

Recruitment, Selection and Appointment of Teaching Staff Procedures

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

Template 11 - Interstate Excursion - Department of Education Student Travel Cover Summary Parent Information

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Department of Education Student Travel Cover Summary and Parent Information.

Template 02 - Interstate Excursion - Declaration by Principal of a Public School

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Declaration by Principal of a Public School.

Template 10 - International Excursions - Department of Education Student Travel Cover Summary

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

Template 02 - International Excursions - Plan

This template is used for International Excursions Plan.

Template 01 - International Excursion - Application for Approval

This Template is used for International Excursions for Application for Approval.

Template 01 - Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps - Proposal

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

Template 01 - Local Area Excursion - Proposal

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

Template 11 - International Excursion - Undertaking to Provide a Billet

Template to Internation Excursions for WA Department of Education commitment to provide a safe environment and appropriate accommodation for billeted students

Asbestos Policy

The policy is designed to ensure the appropriate management of any asbestos containing material in schools so as to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

Excursions in Public Schools Procedures

Public School excursions are undertaken to further students’ learning and social skills development outside their normal school environment. Activities conducted outside the relatively protective e...

Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment Policy

The Department of Education provides inclusive and equitable work and learning environments, services and management practices free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. This includes the prev...

Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment Procedures

The Department of Education provides inclusive and equitable work and learning environments, services and management practices free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. This includes the prev...

Making Submissions to Inquiries and Attending Parliamentary Committees

This document provides advice for all staff to be aware of their obligations under Government and Department policies and codes when making submissions to inquiries and attending parliamentary comm...

Student Drivers on Western Australian College of Agriculture and Farm Based Public School Sites Procedures

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.

Caring for Country together – our sustainability framework

This Framework provides a unified strategic direction for sustainability across our organisation. It outlines our commitment to positive outcomes for sustainability, now and into the future.

Records Management Policy

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-compli...

Cyber Security Procedures

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 associat...

Cyber Security Policy

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 associat...

Students Online in Public Schools Procedures

This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.

Students Online in Public Schools Policy

This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.

Criminal History Screening for Department of Education Sites Policy

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 Dep...

Students whose whereabouts are unknown

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...

Housing for Country Employees in Public Schools Policy

This policy determines the provision and administration of housing for Department of Education employees deployed to a regional location.

Alcohol on Public School Premises 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...

Community Use of Public School Facilities Policy

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.

Document for Incoming Sponsorship to a Public School

This document is to be used in the context of the Incoming Sponsorship to Schools Policy.

Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace 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...

Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace Policy

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...

Protocols for Politicians and Candidates for an Election to Visit Public Schools In Western Australia

These protocols detail requirements in relation to politicians visiting schools during election campaigns.

CEO Instruction: Recommendation for exclusion when a student has made intentional physical contact with a staff member

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

Request for Information from WA Police

This is a proforma for requesting information from the Western Australian Police.

Enrolment Disputes – Parent Information and the Form

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

Excursions in Public Schools Policy Approved Providers Register

Excursions in Public Schools Policy Approved Providers Register

Standalone Bushfire Plan Template 2022-2023

Template related to Principals Guide to Bushfires

The Principal's Guide to Bushfire

This document is designed to assist schools with the development of a bushfire risk management strategy.

Enrolment in Public Schools Policy

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

CEO Instruction: Temporary ban on Stand-up paddle board use by primary school students

This CEO Instruction imposes an temporary ban on stand-up paddle board use by primary school students.

CEO Instruction: interim ban on the outdoor use of inflatable structures and banning of zorb balls

This CEO Instruction imposes an interim ban on the outdoor use of inflatable amusement structures, including bouncy castles and zorb balls, in public schools. This also applies to situations where...

Department Online Services for Parents Terms of Use

Department Online Services for Parents Terms of Use

Manager, Disability and Inclusion

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Disability Services and Support.

Policy Development and Approval Procedures

This policy sets out the requirements of the Department of Education for the development and approval of policies, procedures and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) directives.

Policy Development and Approval Policy

This policy sets out the requirements of the Department of Education for the development and approval of policies, procedures and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) directives

Injury Management and Workers Compensation Framework

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 d...

Secondment Procedures

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 second...

Naming of Public Schools and Facilities Policy

This policy and supporting procedures clarify the requirements for the naming of public schools and other facilities.

Home Education Procedures

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

Home Education Policy

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

Councils and Boards in Public Schools Policy

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-ma...

Information for Delegates

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

Public Interest Disclosure

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 tho...

Central Office Vehicle Parking Policy

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 ent...

Software Use Procedures

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...

International Travelling Allowances and Expense Procedures

This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.

Domestic Travelling Allowance and Expense Procedures

This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.

Naming of Public Schools and Facilities Procedures

This policy and supporting procedures clarify the requirements for the naming of public schools and other facilities.

Councils and Boards in Public Schools Procedures

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-ma...

Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties Policy

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

School Improvement and Accountability in Public Schools Policy

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 Standar...

Private Tutors in Public Schools Policy

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

Gifted and Talented in Public Schools Policy

The Department of Education provides support for gifted and talented students to achieve their best possible learning outcomes.

Configuration of the School Day 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 Gen...

Software Use Policy

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...

Secondment Policy

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 second...

Injury Management and Workers' Compensation Policy

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 a...

Employee Performance Policy

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 g...

Template 05 - Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps - Water Based or Swimming Activity Advice

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

Equity and Inclusion Charter

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 em...

Executive Director, Workforce

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

Operating Guidelines for Undertaking Evaluations, Reviews, Pilots and Trials

Department of Education projects and programs need to have appropriate monitoring and evaluation activity. Evaluations, reviews, pilots or trials are distinct from systematic ongoing monitoring and...

External Consultation Guidelines

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

CEO Instruction: Swimming Pools at Schools

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 sch...

CEO Directive: Required action to be taken with students fighting or publishing videos of fighting

This document outlines the actions to be taken where students start fights, make intentional physical contact with other students or video fights.

CEO Instruction: Mobile Phone Towers

This document confirms the continuation of the ban on mobile phone tower installations on school sites.

Principals, WA Colleges of Agriculture

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

Principals - Independent Public Schools

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principals of Independent Public Schools.

Principals - all government schools

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principals of all government schools.

College Managers

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

Manager, Residential Colleges

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Residential Colleges.

Manager, Investigations and Compliance, Non-Government School Regulation

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

Manager, Education Regulation, Non-Government School Regulation

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

Managers

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

Coordinator Regional Services

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Coordinator Regional Services.

Coordinator Regional Operations

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Coordinator Regional Operations.

Directors of Education

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

Template 06 - Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps - Students Over 18 Participation

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

Template 02 - Local Area Excursion - Information and Consent to Participate - Instructions

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions for Information and Consent to Participate Instructions.

Executive Director, Strategy and Policy

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

Executive Director, Statewide Services

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

Executive Director, Professional Standards and Conduct

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

Executive Director, Infrastructure

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

Executive Director, Finance and Commercial Services

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

Deputy Director General, Education Business Services

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Deputy Director General, Education Business Services.

Deputy Director General, Schools

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

Template 04 - Interstate Excursion - Parent, Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate

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

Director, Standards and Integrity

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Standards and Integrity.

Director, Financial Services

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

Director, Business and Customer Services

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

Directors

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

Disclosure of Information to WA Police

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

Template 07 - International Excursion - Students who are over 18 years of age - Excursion Information

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

Template 10 - Interstate Excursion - Undertaking to Provide a Billet

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

Template 09 - Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps - Provide a Billet within Australia

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

Template 09 - Interstate Excursion - 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.

Template 09 - International Excursions - Students who are over 18 years of age 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.

Template 08 - Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps - Students over 18 years Water Based or Swimming Advice

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.

Template 08 - Interstate Excursion - Students who are over 18 Years of Age Excursion Participation Agreement

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Students who are over 18 Years of Age.

Template 08 - International Excursions - Students who are over 18 years of age Excursion Participation Agreement

This Template is for International Excursions for Students who are over 18 years of age Excursion Participation Agreement.

Template 07 - Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps - Students Over 18 Participation

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

Template 07 - Interstate Excursion - Students who are over 18 years of age Excursion Participation Agreement

This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Students who are over 18 Years of Age for Excursion Participation Agreement.

Template 06 - Local Area Excursion - Students who are over 18 years of age Water Based or Swimming Activities Advice 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.

Template 06 - Interstate Excursion - Water Based or Swimming Activities Advice

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

Template 06 - International Excursions - Water Based or Swimming Activities Advice

This Template is for International Excursions for Water based for Swimming Activities Advice.

Template 05 - Local Area Excursion - Water based or Swimming Activities Advice Consent

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

Reporting Misconduct

Employees are required to report any breach/suspected breach of the Staff Conduct policy/Code of Ethics to their line manager. This brochure provides information on reporting misconduct under the P...

Template 05 - Interstate Excursion - Parent, Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate

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

Template 05 - International Excursions - Parent Information and Consent to Participate

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

Template 04 - Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps - Information and Consent to Participate

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

Template 04 - Local Area Excursion - Students who are over 18 years of age - Information and Consent

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

Corruption Prevention and Detection

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 guideli...

Template 04 - International Excursions - Parent Information and Consent to Participate

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

Template 03 - Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps - Information and Consent

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

Template 03 - Local Area Excursion - Parent, Guardian, Carer Excursion Information and Consent

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

Template 03 - Interstate Excursion - Parent, Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate Instructions

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

Template 03 - International Excursions - Parent, Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate Instructions

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

Template 02 - Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay Including Camps - Information and Consent to Participate Instructions

This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay Including Camps: Information and consent to participate: Instructions.

Summarised Gift Register - Schools

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

A Guide to the Discipline Process for Wages and Other Officers

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.

A Guide to the Discipline Process for Public Sector Staff

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.

Vocational Education and Training in Schools Guidelines

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...

Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country protocols

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

Vehicle Management Guidelines

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 o...

Support Material for Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties Information Letter and Consent Form Templates

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 b...

Substantive Equality Guidelines

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...

Student mobile phone information for public schools

Student mobile phone information for Western Australian public schools.

Student Drivers Guidelines

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...

School Improvement and Accountability Framework

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.

Protocols for Working with WA Police

This document details the roles and actions of the Department of Education and Training and WA Police when an incident involving both agencies occurs.

Moral Rights Introduced

This document explains the Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) Act 2000.

Media Liaison Guidelines

This document provides guidelines and contact information for media enquiries.

Joint Ministerial Statement on Vocational Education and Training in Schools

The Joint Ministerial Statement on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools provides the policy framework for the implementation of VET in Schools and is supported by the VET in Schools G...

Intellectual Property Pack

The Intellectual Property Pack contains guidelines and information to assist all employees to understand their role and responsibilities with respect to the Department's intellectual property.

Homework Guidelines

These guidelines provide good practice concerning homework and the role and responsibilities of the principal.

2006 Review of the Nutritional Value of Food Sold in School Canteens

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...

Asbestos Management Plan

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 know...

Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel Guidelines

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...

Competency Framework for Teachers

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 teache...

Copyright for Schools Guidelines

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 ma...

Exemption from Particular Classes Guidelines

This document outlines for parents and schools guidelines and processes to seek student exemption from particular classes.

Family and Domestic Violence Leave Guidelines

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...

Guidelines for Installation of Shade in Schools

Provides advice on the installation of shade in general, including shade sails.

Guidelines for Religious Education

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.

Home Education Advisory Panels Guidelines

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.

Telecommunications Use Policy

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

Short-term School Visits/Study Tours for Overseas Students in Public Schools Policy

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.

Disabilities Advisory Panel

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...