The Accountable and Ethical Decision Making Training Program has been designed to help Departmental employees find answers to accountability questions that may arise in their daily work and explain the standards of behaviour expected of them. It has been designed to offer support and guidance to employees in situations where choosing the most appropriate course of action may not necessarily be obvious or clear. This document provides an introduction to the Training Program.

DATE: 14-Aug-09 Non-Mandatory | Summary | Download

The availability and consumption of alcohol on school premises needs to be carefully managed. Schools have a duty to ensure that the supervision of children is appropriate at all times and that the reputation of the school is not damaged by inappropriate behaviour at social occasions.

DATE: 27-Dec-07 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

Animals can enrich learning experiences for students, but it is a requirement that they be used responsibly and ethically adhering to Animal Welfare Act (2002). Schools using animals for teaching and learning activities must obtain prior approval from the Schools Animal Ethics Committee and records of use must be maintained.

DATE: 08-Oct-09 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

The annual report of the Department of Education and Training contains information about the government's investment, programs and services within the public school system and the vocational education and training (VET) sector, and includes the Department's key performance indicators and financial statements.

DATE: 06-Mar-08

The Department of Education and Training values cultural diversity in all workplaces and is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment.

DATE: 13-Apr-06 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

This external link to the State Law Publisher Western Australia takes you to a PDF version of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990.

DATE: 22-May-06

The Competency Framework for Teachers provides teachers with descriptions of their work and roles, recognising the knowledge and skills required to achieve the best outcomes for students. In addition to five dimensions of technical competence, the Framework includes an outline of the professional attributes expected of teachers in public schools.

DATE: 19-Nov-08 Non-Mandatory | Summary | Download

The Corruption Prevention and Detection policy replaces the Fraud Prevention and Detection policy and has undergone 18 months or revision and consultation. The policy now refers to corruption, which encompasses fraud and better reflects the Premier's Circular 2005/02 Corruption Prevention.

DATE: 22-Apr-09 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

Criminal screening is the process of gathering relevant information in order to assist in making an informed decision about a person’s suitability for employment, or continued employment with the Department of Education and Training or a TAFEWA College. 11.11.09 version 1.1 published with addition of procedural information regarding Working With Children Checks policy.

DATE: 11-Nov-09 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

This external link will take you to the Curriculum Council website.

DATE: 24-Mar-06