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Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace Policy and Procedures
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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 ...
Effective: 11 December 2018
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Policy and Procedures
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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.
Effective: 13 August 2019
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Duty of Care for Public School Students Policy and Procedures
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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.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Excursions in Public Schools Policy and Procedures
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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...
Effective: 4 February 2014
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Outdoor Education and Recreation Activities for Public Schools - Transition period to 31 December 2019
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The policy contains procedural information and guidelines for a broad range of land based and aquatic activities undertaken on or off school sites to assist teachers in meeting their duty of care responsibilities to students.
Effective: 10 March 2008
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Student Drivers in Agricultural Education in Public Schools Policy and Procedures
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Some secondary students in agricultural education programs drive vehicles and machinery on school property. This policy provides procedures for the management and supervision of student drivers.
Effective: 5 May 2015
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Students Online in Public Schools Policy
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This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.
Effective: 19 March 2019
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Working with Children Checks in Public Schools
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This policy ensures that employees are aware of their obligations under the Working With Children Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act) and ensures that the Department maintains compliance with the Act.
Effective: 25 August 2009
Document type: Policy
Application: Mandatory
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Abseiling and Climbing
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy effective from 1 January 2019.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Bushwalking and Orienteering
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy effective from 1 January 2019.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Camping
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Caving
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Cycling, Cycle Touring and Mountain Biking
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Horse Riding
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures  in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Paddling
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Power Boating
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Ropes Courses and Bouldering
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Sailing and Sail Boarding
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy effective.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Scuba Diving
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Snorkelling
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Student Driver Manual
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Western Australian College of Agriculture Student Driver Manual and Assessment Forms  
Effective: 1 June 2015
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Surf Riding and Surf Activities
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
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Swimming and Water Based Activities
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Supporting document containing specific requirements for the Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures in the Duty of Care for Public School Students policy.
Effective: 1 January 2019
Document type: Guideline
Application: Recommended
Physical Contact with Students
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This is a link to the Standards and Integrity website for the Physical Contact with Students guide which addresses duty of care and physical contact with students in a school environment.
Effective: 30 November 2018
Social Media In Schools
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This is a link to the Social Media in Schools guideline document from the Department of Education's Standards and Integrity Branch.
Effective: 30 August 2017
Duty of care for students
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