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 matter other than works’ in schools.

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 its registration. The Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel Guidelines provide advice in relation to the formation and proceedings of a Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel.

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 the Expert Reference Group and survey.