The policy details the processes applied by TAFEWA Admissions to select prospective students of places in full time qualifications, and TAFEWA colleges to select students in part time qualifications, using the new entrance requirements and selection criteria model.

DATE: 05-Dec-07 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

The Department of Education undertakes advertising in accordance with the mandatory requirements for Western Australian Government agencies.

DATE: 20-Nov-09 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 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 |

The School Education Act 1999 requires compulsory aged students, as defined in the Act, to attend school or participate in an educational program of a school. Principals are responsible for recording and monitoring the attendance of all students and for implementing appropriate strategies to restore attendance if necessary. Update 14.9.09 - changes to section 4.5 (a).

DATE: 14-Sep-09 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

The Department is committed to the creation of safe and supportive school environments through the effective management of student behaviour. This policy focuses on the mandatory procedures for schools to ensure that students develop positive pro-social behaviours and to deal effectively with inappropriate student behaviour. Update 19 August 2009: Changes to section 6.1.2 regarding mobile use in schools.

DATE: 19-Aug-09 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

This document outlines the parking policy relating to Central Office. The Department of Education and Training (the Department) is one of the few government agencies that provides secured parking for staff and visitors. Parking facilities provided by the Department to staff are considered to be a privilege and not an entitlement. This revised policy is effective 8 September 2008.

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

All staff have a vital role to play in creating a safe and protective school environment through the identification and support of children affected by abuse. This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse. The best interests of the child will be met through an understanding of the processes and requirements for reporting child abuse to agencies who share this responsibility. 11.11.09 version 2.3 published with addition of section 6.18 regarding Working With Children Checks policy.

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

A Community Kindergarten Registration Advisory Panel is a small group of people appointed to review a decision of the Minister about the registration of a community kindergarten.

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