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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Water Based and Swimming - Advice.
Document Type: Guideline
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The Employee Performance policy and procedures are directed at building a high performance, high care culture across the Department through a focus on improvement. The procedures specify, for all groups of employees, a procedurally fair approach that balances development requirements with accountability, in accordance with the role being performed.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2016-03-15
Procedure
Procedure
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The Department registers home educators and evaluates their educational programs and children’s progress.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2020-10-12
Procedure
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Information for planning and preparing documentation, required forms and letter templates to be used in conjunction with the Excursions in Public Schools Procedures.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-02-16
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These guidelines explain the various student allowances available.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2024-01-01
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The Department of Education does not permit student use of mobile phones in public schools unless for medical or teacher directed educational purpose.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2023-12-06
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This policy outlines roles and responsibilities of workplace managers and workers relating to work health and safety within the Department of Education.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2022-05-17
Procedure
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The Employee Performance policy and procedures are directed at building a high performance, high care culture across the Department through a focus on improvement. The procedures specify, for all groups of employees, a procedurally fair approach that balances development requirements with accountability, in accordance with the role being performed.
Document Type: Procedure
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Information and communication technologies are provided by the Department to enable employees and authorised third parties to satisfactorily perform their duties. It is recognised that the associated information, physical equipment, infrastructure and software is at risk of accidental or intentional loss, unauthorised manipulation or unauthorised disclosure. This policy authorises security controls to address those risks.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2022-08-09
Procedure
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This policy provides the mandatory framework for school decision making about promoting and maintaining positive student behaviour, as well as responding to student misconduct.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2023-07-17
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This policy provides procedures and advice for the enrolment of students in public schools.
Document Type: Procedure
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This framework provides information and advice for the enrolment of students with a disability in public schools.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2022-07-18
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The Department of Education undertakes advertising in schools in accordance with the mandatory requirements for Western Australian Government agencies.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2016-09-13
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Animals can enrich students’ learning experiences, however schools must adhere to consistent and high quality practices for the care and use of animals. Staff are to adhere to the processes of the Schools Animal Ethics Committee for the use of animals for any scientific teaching activity and/or adhere to the processes of Agricultural Education for the use of animals on school farms.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2014-08-05
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2022-02-15
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The Grievance Framework provides resolution options, processes and resources to address employee grievances.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2017-02-01
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-02-26
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-12-11
Procedure
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The Private Tutors in Public Schools policy formalises the arrangements where students receive educational programs from private tutors during the prescribed hours of instruction.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2008-10-22
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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.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2009-02-17
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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.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2009-03-12
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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.
Document Type: Legacy- Ceo Instruction
Effective Date: 2001-11-21
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The Community Kindergartens Guidelines provides information and guidance to community kindergarten teachers, linked school principals and parent management committees.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-07-20
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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.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2001-05-01
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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.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2015-11-17
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Provides advice on the installation of shade in general, including shade sails.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2011-09-12
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The Family and Domestic Violence Guidelines provide information on additional leave provisions, support available for employees experiencing family and domestic violence and how principals and line managers can assist employees in these circumstances.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2018-02-01
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The Competency Framework for Teachers remains a source of reference whilst schools transition to the mandated use of Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as the prime reference for teachers ’registration, self-reflection, professional learning, performance management and development, and recruitment.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2004-09-01
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The Asbestos Management Plan, in conjunction with the mandatory on-line Asbestos Awareness Training, is designed to provide school principals, workplace managers, and other relevant staff with knowledge and understanding of asbestos containing materials in the workplace, and the capacity to respond to asbestos related issues as and when they arise.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2019-12-02
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Deputy Director General, Education Business Services.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Deputy Director General, Schools.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Infrastructure.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Statewide Services.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Directors.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Managers.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Education Regulation, Non-Government School Regulation.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Investigations and Compliance, Non-Government School Regulation.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to College Managers.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principals, WA Colleges of Agriculture.
Document Type: Delegation
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This is a sample Summarised Gift Register for schools contained in the Acceptance and Provision of Gifts Policy and Procedures.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for International Excursions for Parent, Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate Instructions.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for International Excursions for Parent Information and Consent to Participate.
Document Type: Guideline
- Template 04 - Local Area Excursion - Students who are over 18 years of age - Information and Consent
This Template is used for Local Area Excursions for Students who are over 18 years of age for Information and Consent.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Water Based or Swimming Activities Advice.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template for International Excursions is for Students who are over 18 years of age wanting water based or swimming activities advice.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps to Provide a Billet within Australia.
Document Type: Guideline
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The Department of Education is committed to the prevention of corruption at all levels of staff across the Department, maintaining and promoting high ethical standards and practices. These guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Staff Conduct and Discipline Policy and Code of Conduct, and provide information on how to define and report corrupt behaviour.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2018-07-24
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This template is used for International Excursions for students who are over 18 years of age.
Document Type: Guideline
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This document outlines what a delegation is and the responsibilities of delegates.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2015-01-29
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-06-05
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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 with a disability.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2001-04-20
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The Telecommunications Use policy applies to any person at any location using the online or telecommunications services of the Department of Education Western Australia.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2003-08-01
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This guide explains the management of the disciplinary process for Public Sector employees. It aims to address frequently asked questions in relation to the formal disciplinary process.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2015-08-01
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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.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2014-06-10
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The Department of Education aims to achieve substantive equality in their workplaces where rights of individuals are upheld and all are treated with respect, fairness, equality and dignity through an improvement process.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2016-09-27
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The purpose of this document is to support user compliance with the Department of Education (Department) Vehicle Management Policy and Vehicle Management Procedures, and assist user understanding of whole of government policy regarding vehicles.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2018-05-22
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The protocols to assist in appropriately and respectfully recognising Aboriginal custodianship of country at events conducted by the Department.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2016-03-30
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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These protocols detail requirements in relation to politicians visiting schools during election campaigns.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2019-03-07
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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Criminal history screening is the process of gathering relevant information to assist in making an informed decision about a person’s suitability for employment or continued employment with the Department.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2020-09-01
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2020-12-03
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy determines the provision and administration of housing for Department of Education employees deployed to a regional location.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-12-11
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Template related to Principals Guide to Bushfires
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2022-10-27
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Excursions in Public Schools Policy Approved Providers Register
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2022-11-11
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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
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2012-11-16
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Department Online Services for Parents Terms of Use
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2022-06-15
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This Framework supports the Injury Management and Workers Compensation Policy, outlining the rights and responsibilities of staff regarding work related injuries and injury management, including details about how to lodge a Workers’ Compensation Claim and support an Injured Employee with a return to work.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2022-03-29
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The Department of Education recognises and supports the diverse needs of all students. This policy is to establish school processes to identify, provide for, monitor and report on students who may be at educational risk.
Document Type: Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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The policy details the responsibilities of Department staff in relation to the creation and maintenance of records, whether in paper or electronic format. It highlights the penalties for non-compliance with the State Records Act 2000.
Document Type: Procedure
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All of the Department's delegations are contained within the Delegations database.
Document Type: Delegation
Effective Date: 2024-07-01
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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This framework provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to privacy and responsible information sharing.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2024-11-12
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This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to privacy and responsible information sharing.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2024-11-12
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Animals can enrich students’ learning experiences, however schools must adhere to consistent and high quality practices for the care and use of animals. Staff are to adhere to the processes of the Schools Animal Ethics Committee for the use of animals for any scientific teaching activity and/or adhere to the processes of Agricultural Education for the use of animals on school farms.
Document Type: Procedure
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Template to Internation Excursions for WA Department of Education commitment to provide a safe environment and appropriate accommodation for billeted students
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-02-16
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This Template is used for International Excursions for Application for Approval.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Proposal.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Department of Education Student Travel Cover Summary and Parent Information.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-02-16
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This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.
Document Type: Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-10-16
Procedure
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This policy 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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2023-07-19
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School dress requirements are tangible evidence of the standards expected of students. A school’s dress requirements play an important role in promoting a positive image of the school and creating a sense of identity among students.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-01-01
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.
Document Type: Procedure
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The policy ensures a consistent approach to incident management across school and non-school sites, regions and at Central Services.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2020-12-01
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This framework provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to procurement and contract management.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2024-09-10
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This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to procurement and contract management.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2024-09-10
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This procedure provides the mandatory framework for school decision making about promoting and maintaining positive student behaviour, as well as responding to student misconduct.
Document Type: Procedure
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The Complaints and Notifications Policy and Framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2024-11-19
Framework
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2022-08-16
Procedure
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This CEO Instruction imposes an temporary ban on stand-up paddle board use by primary school students.
Document Type: Ceo Instruction
Effective Date: 2022-07-18
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Information and communication technologies are provided by the Department to enable employees and authorised third parties to satisfactorily perform their duties. It is recognised that the associated information, physical equipment, infrastructure and software is at risk of accidental or intentional loss, unauthorised manipulation or unauthorised disclosure. This policy authorises security controls to address those risks.
Document Type: Procedure
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The policy details the responsibilities of Department staff in relation to the creation and maintenance of records, whether in paper or electronic format. It highlights the penalties for non-compliance with the State Records Act 2000.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-12-03
Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2023-07-17
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This document provides advice for all staff to be aware of their obligations under Government and Department policies and codes when making submissions to inquiries and attending parliamentary committees.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2023-03-21
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This is a proforma for requesting information from the Western Australian Police.
Document Type: Guideline
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This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-03-19
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This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.
Document Type: Procedure
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This document is to be used in the context of the Incoming Sponsorship to Schools Policy.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2016-07-05
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions for Proposal for Local Area Excursion.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-02-16
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Proposal.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-02-16
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This template is used for International Excursions Plan.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-02-16
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This Template for International Excursions for Department of Education Student Travel Cover Summary.
Document Type: Guideline
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This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.
Document Type: Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of staff regarding work related injuries and injury management, including details about how to lodge a Workers’ Compensation Claim and support an Injured Employee with a return to work.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2017-06-20
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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 General determines the days in each year on which government schools are to be open for educational instruction of students.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2009-11-05
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All Department of Education employees must only use software products in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by the software license. Workplace managers must ensure that procedures are in place to manage record keeping, procurement, registration, installation, management, transfer and disposal of software licenses for those software products used within the workplace.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.
Document Type: Procedure
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Form used for public interest disclosure notifications.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-10-01
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The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (the Act) aims to facilitate and encourage the disclosure of public interest information and to provide protection for those who make disclosures and for those about whom disclosures are made. These guidelines provide the process for making a disclosure.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-10-01
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The Department is one of the few government agencies providing secure parking for staff and visitors. Parking facilities provided to Department staff are considered to be a privilege and not an entitlement.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2008-09-08
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This document outlines for parents and schools guidelines and processes to seek student exemption from particular classes.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2017-09-28
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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.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2015-08-22
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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.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2016-07-05
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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.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2006-12-08
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Finance and Commercial Services.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Business and Customer Services.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Financial Services.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Coordinator Regional Operations.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principals of Independent Public Schools.
Document Type: Delegation
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay Including Camps: Information and consent to participate: Instructions.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Information and Consent to Participate.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for International Excursions for Parent Information and Consent to Participate.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Parent Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is for International Excursions for Water based for Swimming Activities Advice.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions with Overnight Stay including Camps for Students who are over 18 years of age participation.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Students who are over 18 Years of Age for Excursion Participation Agreement.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is for International Excursions for Students who are over 18 years of age Excursion Participation Agreement.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Students who are over 18 Years of Age.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Local Area Excursions for Information and Consent to Participate Instructions.
Document Type: Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Parent, Carer, Guardian Information and Consent to Participate.
Document Type: Guideline
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This guide explains the management of the disciplinary process for Wages and Other officers. It aims to address frequently asked questions in relation to the formal disciplinary process.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2015-08-01
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This document provides guidelines and contact information for media enquiries.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2017-08-10
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This document details the roles and actions of the Department of Education and Training and WA Police when an incident involving both agencies occurs.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2019-05-29
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Supports the School Improvement and Accountability policy by describing the conceptual model that underpins the policy. It offers advice about implementation that is more integrated and holistic.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2008-05-23
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Guidelines and assessment templates to support the Western Australian College of Agriculture (WACoA) and Farm Based Public School sites implement the Duty of Care for Public School Students Policy and Procedures. This Policy is inclusive of the Student Drivers on WACoA and Farm Based Public School Sites Procedures.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2020-11-25
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All research participants must be fully informed. Templates provide a format and wording that meet this requirement and are consistent with the Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties policy.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2009-03-12
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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 Schools programs in Western Australia.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2014-10-14
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This policy and supporting procedures clarify the requirements for the naming of public schools and other facilities.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-08-06
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This document is designed to assist schools with the development of a bushfire risk management strategy.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2022-10-27
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The principal has primary responsibility for the day-to-day management and control of a school, including all persons on the school premises, and are to provide for the safety and welfare of students and staff on the school premises.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2009-04-24
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This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.
Document Type: Procedure
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This document confirms the continuation of the ban on mobile phone tower installations on school sites.
Document Type: Ceo Instruction
Effective Date: 2011-05-17
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This document outlines the actions to be taken where students start fights, make intentional physical contact with other students or video fights.
Document Type: Ceo Instruction
Effective Date: 2019-02-04
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Workforce.
Document Type: Delegation
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The Equity and Inclusion Charter (the Charter) acknowledges the Department’s equity and diversity legislative responsibilities and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion embedded in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-07-01
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This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2024-05-01
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This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.
Document Type: Procedure
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Schools and residential facilities need to have appropriate security measures in place to protect school property and ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students. A variety of approaches are needed for implementation of effective security.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.
Document Type: Procedure
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The Staff Induction policy outlines the mandatory requirements for implementing a formal induction program that introduces all newly appointed employees to the Department, its policies, procedures, and orients them to their worksite.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-12-11
Procedure
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School dress requirements are tangible evidence of the standards expected of students. A school’s dress requirements play an important role in promoting a positive image of the school and creating a sense of identity among students.
Document Type: Procedure
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The School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance and develop appropriate strategies to restore attendance for students with persistent absence.
Document Type: Procedure
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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.
Document Type: Framework
Effective Date: 2024-02-06
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The School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance and develop appropriate strategies to restore attendance for students with persistent absence.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2021-07-19
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This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2017-02-21
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This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-02-12
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The policy requires all employees to manage risks. It provides guidance on risk management and business continuity planning by integrating risk identification, assessment and reporting into everyday operations.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2023-02-21
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This procedure outlines health and safety training requirements, reporting hazards and incidents, conducting investigations at workplaces, information about health and safety representatives and committees, and issue resolution relating to work health and safety within the Department of Education. Appendix A details the Department standards for maintaining a smoke-free workplace
Document Type: Procedure
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The Employee Performance policy and procedures are directed at building a high performance, high care culture across the Department through a focus on improvement. The procedures specify, for all groups of employees, a procedurally fair approach that balances development requirements with accountability, in accordance with the role being performed.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy sets out requirements for public schools that wish to enter into a sponsorship agreement.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2016-07-05
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The Vehicle Management Policy provides a framework for the improved management of all Department and school passenger and light commercial vehicles ensuring the most efficient, effective and economical way to deliver operational services.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-05-22
Procedure
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The Staff Induction policy outlines the mandatory requirements for implementing a formal induction program that introduces all newly appointed employees to the Department, its policies, procedures, and orients them to their worksite.
Document Type: Procedure
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The Staff Conduct and Discipline policy applies to all employees of the Department of Education and describes the expectations the Department has of its employees and outlines the processes that will be implemented should an allegation of a breach be made.
Document Type: Procedure
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The Staff Conduct and Discipline policy applies to all employees of the Department of Education and describes the expectations the Department has of its employees and outlines the processes that will be implemented should an allegation of a breach be made.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2023-06-13
Procedure
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This Framework provides a unified strategic direction for sustainability across our organisation. It outlines our commitment to positive outcomes for sustainability, now and into the future.
Document Type: Framework
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Some secondary students in agricultural education programs drive vehicles and machinery on school property. These procedures are used for the management and supervision of student drivers.
Document Type: Procedure
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The Department of Education provides inclusive and equitable work and learning environments, services and management practices free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. This includes the prevention and effective management of discrimination and harassment.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-05-08
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The Department of Education provides inclusive and equitable work and learning environments, services and management practices free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. This includes the prevention and effective management of discrimination and harassment.
Document Type: Procedure
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Public School excursions are undertaken to further students’ learning and social skills development outside their normal school environment. Activities conducted outside the relatively protective environment of the school site involve greater risk. Therefore particular attention must be given to the safety and welfare of all excursion participants.
Document Type: Procedure
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The policy is designed to ensure the appropriate management of any asbestos containing material in schools so as to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2015-12-15
Guideline
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This Template is used for Interstate Excursions for Declaration by Principal of a Public School.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-02-16
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This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy 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.
Document Type: Procedure
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The policy provides an operational framework to raise employees’ and line managers’ knowledge and understanding of entitlements and responsibilities related to leave eligibility, application and approval processes. It ensures that employees and line managers are informed about, leave procedures and leave management strategies under relevant Awards and Agreements.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2018-12-11
Procedure
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The policy provides an operational framework to raise employees’ and line managers’ knowledge and understanding of entitlements and responsibilities related to leave eligibility, application and approval processes. It ensures that employees and line managers are informed about, leave procedures and leave management strategies under relevant Awards and Agreements.
Document Type: Procedure
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Animals can enrich students’ learning experiences, however schools must adhere to consistent and high quality practices for the care and use of animals. Staff are to adhere to the processes of the Schools Animal Ethics Committee for the use of animals for any scientific teaching activity and/or adhere to the processes of Agricultural Education for the use of animals on school farms.
Document Type: Procedure
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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 and Department policy requirements; •duty of care responsibilities; •controversial topics or content (student, parent and guardians’ rights and/or alternative text or study arrangements); •copyright considerations; and •classification categories (implications for using films, videos, publications...
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2018-03-21
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Criminal history screening is the process of gathering relevant information to assist in making an informed decision about a person’s suitability for employment or continued employment with the Department.
Document Type: Procedure
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These guidelines provide processes for part-time work arrangements within the Department.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2023-09-14
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All Department of Education employees must only use software products in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by the software license. Workplace managers must ensure that procedures are in place to manage record keeping, procurement, registration, installation, management, transfer and disposal of software licenses for those software products used within the workplace.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2016-07-05
Procedure
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The Department of Education provides support for gifted and talented students to achieve their best possible learning outcomes.
Document Type: Legacy-policy
Effective Date: 2010-07-27
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This policy and supporting procedures clarify the requirements for the naming of public schools and other facilities.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.
Document Type: Procedure
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The Department registers home educators and evaluates their educational programs and children’s progress.
Document Type: Procedure
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This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2024-06-04
Procedure
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This procedure provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.
Document Type: Procedure
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The Department of Education recognises and supports the diverse needs of all students. This policy is to establish school processes to identify, provide for, monitor and report on students who may be at educational risk.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2015-01-01
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The Vehicle Management Policy provides a framework for the improved management of all Department and school passenger and light commercial vehicles ensuring the most efficient, effective and economical way to deliver operational services.
Document Type: Procedure
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Information for planning and preparing documentation, required forms and letter templates to be used in conjunction with the Excursions in Public Schools Procedures.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2021-02-16
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This policy 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.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2019-01-01
Procedure
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Public Schools Planning.
Document Type: Delegation
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This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Directors, Infrastructure.
Document Type: Delegation
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Schools and residential facilities need to have appropriate security measures in place to protect school property and ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students. A variety of approaches are needed for implementation of effective security.
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 2024-02-27
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An employee who is unable to perform the inherent duties required of their position due to long term or permanent medical incapacity may be retired on the grounds of ill health. This guideline outlines the process by which an employee may be retired on grounds of ill health.
Document Type: Guideline
Effective Date: 2023-10-10