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 |

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 |

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 policy makes provision for full and part time students at TAFEWA colleges to enrol directly at the same college in a full time qualification within their learning pathway. Students may do this provided the qualification they wish to enrol in requires entrance requirements only to be addressed.

DATE: 30-May-07 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

The Department is committed to meeting its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (“the FOI Act”) and endeavours to maximise the availability of its documents to the public without the need to resort to an application under the FOI Act.

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

The Department's Asbestos Management Plan reflects the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (1984) and Regulations (1996), as well as the associated Codes of Practice. The purpose of the Plan is 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.

DATE: 19-Aug-08 Mandatory | Summary | Download

This external link will take you to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission website.

DATE: 05-Apr-06

Update: 12 December 2006: The policy has been converted to the policy template format. No alterations to the text have been made. June 06 update; The policy has been updated to reflect necessary changes to determine where WorkSafe Improvement Notices have been issued in DET worksites. The policy is based on the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984. It outlines the procedures and responsibilities for identifying and reporting hazards, working safely and managing risks, induction, incident and accident investigation, safety and health representatives and committees, and issue resolution related to occupational safety and health in Department workplaces. 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 takes you to the Australian Government COMLAW website. An Act to make provision to protect the privacy of individuals, and for related purposes.

DATE: 20-Jun-08