School management

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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...

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.

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.

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.

Department Online Services for Parents Terms of Use

Department Online Services for Parents Terms of Use

Exemption from Particular Classes Guidelines

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

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.

Homework Guidelines

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

Student mobile phone information for public schools

Student mobile phone information for Western Australian public schools.

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...

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

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...