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. The Policy and Procedures are aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline.

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-making roles.

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 secondment for staff development.

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

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 Standards Review and the Expert Review Group.

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

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 schools to develop effective safety plans.

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