❓ Hon. Tjorn Sibma questions the Department of Education regarding the 'Wihkum' panic button app and its use/recommendation in public schools. The Department confirms awareness but denies recommending or promoting its use.
AnsweredQoN 64Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
"Wihkum" panic button app
64. Hon Tjorn Sibma to
the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Education:
I refer to public schools.
(1)
Is the Department of Education aware of the "Wihkum" panic button app
and its use by teaching staff in Western Australia?
(2)
Is it the policy of the Department of Education to recommend the use of this
and/or similar panic button apps to staff who feel under threat at school?
(3)
Has the department ever issued advice to schools promoting or encouraging the
use of this and/or similar panic button apps?
64. Hon Tjorn Sibma to
the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Education:
I refer to public schools.
(1)
Is the Department of Education aware of the "Wihkum" panic button app
and its use by teaching staff in Western Australia?
(2)
Is it the policy of the Department of Education to recommend the use of this
and/or similar panic button apps to staff who feel under threat at school?
(3)
Has the department ever issued advice to schools promoting or encouraging the
use of this and/or similar panic button apps?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question. The Department of Education advises as follows.
(1)
Yes.
(2)–(3)
No.
question. The Department of Education advises as follows.
(1)
Yes.
(2)–(3)
No.
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