Student Behaviour in Public Schools Policy

The way in which a student acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus at school and/or in the community.

The ability to understand, interact and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from a cultural background that is different from one’s own. It is characterised by respect for culture, ongoing self-reflection, expansion of knowledge and commitment to improving practices and relationships, and is responsive to the diverse needs, backgrounds, experiences and knowledge of all students. In the Western Australian context, this is first and foremost for Aboriginal students.

A multi-tiered system of support holistically considers student needs and provides tiered and interconnected interventions, so students receive the appropriate level of support.

This includes intensive support that is individualised and provided alongside effective case management for students with complex behaviour support needs.

In relation to a child, means a person who at law has responsibility for the long-term care, welfare and development of the child; or the day-to-day, welfare and development of the child.

A student’s competence and capacity in their context of the school community’s expectations and values to: 

• establish and build positive connections with adults and peers 
• develop empathy for others and understand relationships
• recognise and regulate their own emotions 
• make responsible decisions 
• work effectively with others 
• cope with challenging situations constructively.  

Restorative approaches are a way of thinking and interacting that puts relationships at the centre of all actions and decisions. Restorative approaches are empathic, responsive to need, view conflict as opportunities to learn and grow, and build accountability for actions and processes to repair harm.
 

Local people, groups and organisations in and around schools in remote, regional and metropolitan areas. This includes, but not limited to, students, families, principals, teachers and other school staff, community leaders, local government agencies and not-for-profit organisations.
 

A person who is currently employed by the Department of Education under the School Education Act 1999 or the Public Sector Management Act 1994.
 

A person who is enrolled at a Western Australian public school.
 

Student engagement is multi-dimensional and combines observable indicators such as achievement, behaviour and attendance with internal emotional and cognitive states (feelings and thoughts). Student engagement is viewed and responded to in a holistic way.
 

A whole school approach involves addressing the needs of students, staff and other members of the school community through a collective and collaborative approach to improving student learning, behaviour and wellbeing, and the conditions that support these.
 

Age of Majority Act 1972 (WA)
Children and Community Services Act 2004 (WA)
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
Disability Standards for Education 2005
Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)
Mental Health Act 2014 (WA)
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Public Health Act 2016 (WA)
Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA)
School Education Act 1999 (WA)
School Education Regulations 2000 (WA)
State Records Act 2000 (WA)
Work Health and Safety Act 2020

Child Protection in Department of Education Sites
Dress Codes for Students in Public Schools
Duty of Care for Public School Students  
Incident Management on Department of Education Sites
Records Management
Risk and Business Continuity Management  
Student Attendance in Public Schools
Students at Educational Risk in Public Schools
Students Online in Public Schools
Work Health and Safety

Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework
Code of Conduct and Standards (staff only)
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018-2023 (staff only)
Equity and Inclusion Charter
Excursions in Public Schools (staff only)
Incident management manual (staff only)
Keeping Our Workplace Safe (staff only)
Let’s take a stand together: Minister’s Statement on School Violence 2018
Manage appropriate Physical Contact with Students (staff only)
Manage complaints and notification (staff only)
Manage records at your school (staff only)
National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing 2017-2023
School Response and Planning Guidelines for Students with Suicidal Behaviour and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Quality Teaching Strategy (staff only)
Support education planning for students (staff only)
Support positive mental health and wellbeing (staff only)
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities