Hon Neil Thomson questions the Minister for Education and Training regarding incomplete attendance plans at Halls Creek District High School, following an Ombudsman report. The Minister confirms ongoing communication with the Ombudsman and denies misleading them.

AnsweredQoN 621Legislative Council
Asked
10 August 2022
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Education and Training

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HALLS CREEK DISTRICT
HIGH SCHOOL — ATTENDANCE
621. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the Minister for Education and
Training:
I refer to the minister's
stated investigation into the development of school attendance plans for Halls
Creek District High School, which was in response to an Ombudsman report.
(1) When will the investigation into
the incomplete attendance plans be completed?
(2) Prior to commencing the investigation, had the
minister reported these incomplete plans to the Ombudsman?
(3) If yes to (2), has the minister
subsequently advised the Ombudsman of the investigation?
(4) If yes to (2), does the minister
concede that she has misled the Ombudsman?

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(1) Interviews
have continued to take place in Halls Creek this week and it is expected that
the department's investigation will be finalised in the coming weeks.
(2)–(3) Yes; the Department of Education has had ongoing
communication with the Ombudsman regarding this matter.
(4) No.

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