❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks information on compulsory training and professional development for newly appointed principals (acting, relieving, or substantive) in public schools. The answer details mandatory training in Child Protection, 4WD (for remote schools), and Records Awareness, plus an optional induction program.
AnsweredQoN 4791Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is there any compulsory training or professional development when a teacher is newly promoted to an acting, relieving or substantive Principal; and
(a) if not, why not?
(2) If yes to (1):
(a) how long is the training;
(b) what form does the training take;
(c) who conducts the training;
(d) is the training conducted for all three of the above categories – acting, relieving and substantive; and
(i) if not, which categories have training;
(e) does the training vary, depending on the size of the school to which the new Principal is appointed; and
(i) if so, what are the differences in training;
(f) is the Principal appointment subject to the successful completion of the training; and
(i) if not, why not; and
(ii) if so, how many new Principals have had their appointments subsequently withdrawn as a result of unsuccessful completion of training?
(a) if not, why not?
(2) If yes to (1):
(a) how long is the training;
(b) what form does the training take;
(c) who conducts the training;
(d) is the training conducted for all three of the above categories – acting, relieving and substantive; and
(i) if not, which categories have training;
(e) does the training vary, depending on the size of the school to which the new Principal is appointed; and
(i) if so, what are the differences in training;
(f) is the Principal appointment subject to the successful completion of the training; and
(i) if not, why not; and
(ii) if so, how many new Principals have had their appointments subsequently withdrawn as a result of unsuccessful completion of training?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
63 days
(1) A public school teacher newly appointed as an acting, relieving or substantive principal must have completed the training required of all teachers in relation to Child Protection; 4WD Training in the case of Remote Community School appointees; and Records Awareness Training - Record keeping. Newly appointed principals may access a face-to-face Induction program as part of the broad range of leadership development programs available to all principals
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(1)(a) Not applicable.
(2)(a) Child Protection - two hours.
Records Awareness Training - Record keeping - two hours.
4WD Training - one day.
The optional face-to-face program is three days.
(2)(b) Child Protection - online.
Records Awareness Training - Record keeping - online.
4WD Training - defensive four wheel driving and remote driving safety awareness.
The three day program involves a range of presenters and facilitators providing educational leadership and management information (e.g. Occupational Safety and Health Training) to newly appointed acting, relieving or substantive Deputy Principals. A full suite of professional learning is available to all teachers and school administrators throughout their careers.
(2)(c) Child Protection - online.
Records Awareness Training - Record keeping - online.
4WD Training - Education regional offices.
The Institute for Professional Learning provides a comprehensive range of leadership professional development including the optional face-to-face Induction program.
(2)(d) Yes.
(2)(d)(i) Not applicable.
(2)(e)-(2)(e)(i) The three required training programs do not vary.Delivery of other leadership development is contextualised to the school type and leadership position.
(2)(f) No.
(2)(f)(i) Following appointment, all principals are required to have completed the compulsory training. Principals participate in ongoing performance review.
(2)(f)(ii) Not applicable.
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(1)(a) Not applicable.
(2)(a) Child Protection - two hours.
Records Awareness Training - Record keeping - two hours.
4WD Training - one day.
The optional face-to-face program is three days.
(2)(b) Child Protection - online.
Records Awareness Training - Record keeping - online.
4WD Training - defensive four wheel driving and remote driving safety awareness.
The three day program involves a range of presenters and facilitators providing educational leadership and management information (e.g. Occupational Safety and Health Training) to newly appointed acting, relieving or substantive Deputy Principals. A full suite of professional learning is available to all teachers and school administrators throughout their careers.
(2)(c) Child Protection - online.
Records Awareness Training - Record keeping - online.
4WD Training - Education regional offices.
The Institute for Professional Learning provides a comprehensive range of leadership professional development including the optional face-to-face Induction program.
(2)(d) Yes.
(2)(d)(i) Not applicable.
(2)(e)-(2)(e)(i) The three required training programs do not vary.Delivery of other leadership development is contextualised to the school type and leadership position.
(2)(f) No.
(2)(f)(i) Following appointment, all principals are required to have completed the compulsory training. Principals participate in ongoing performance review.
(2)(f)(ii) Not applicable.
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