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 Education.

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

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 school facilities are hired out or otherwise made available to the community or other third parties.

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

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

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 and related staff and student duty of care obligations.

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 support the needs of transient and mobile students.

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.

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

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 Executive Director, Strategy and Policy.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003.

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.

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

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.

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 Guidelines.

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

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 reporting and require special reporting activity. The Program Governance Group considers the Department’s activity in these areas on a regular basis.

Student mobile phone information for Western Australian public schools.

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.

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 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.

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

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 Australia Police can be accessed via the links to the right.

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

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.

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 compliance with the Act.

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, perceived and potential conflicts of interest.

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

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 responsibilities to students.

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 Procurement Rules (WAPR) when procuring goods, services and community services, or disposing of goods.

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

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

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.

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

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

These guidelines explain the various student allowances available.

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 responsibilities to students.

Teachers and school psychologists have requirements and responsibilities in relation to maintaining professional registration with the respective regulatory bodies (Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, Psychology Board of Australia) as a condition of their contract of employment.

Teachers and school psychologists have requirements and responsibilities in relation to maintaining professional registration with the respective regulatory bodies (Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, Psychology Board of Australia) as a condition of their contract of employment.

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

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

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 may owe students a duty of care.

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

The principal or college manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a public school or residential facility, including providing for the safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors on the site.