❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on the extent of insurance cover for students at school and the Department of Education's definition of 'duty of care'. The answer outlines specific instances covered by personal accident insurance and the legal basis for teachers' duty of care.
AnsweredQoN 745Legislative Assembly
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(1) What is the extent of insurance cover for children while at school?
(2) What is the Department of Education’s definition of ‘duty of care’?
(2) What is the Department of Education’s definition of ‘duty of care’?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
28 August 2001
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
27 days
a) Personal Accident - Work Experience. - School Camps (overnight stay). - Students while being transported by bus other than public transport. b) Public Liability - Covers all sums that the Department is legally liable to pay as a result of negligence. (2) Under Regulations 38 and 39 of the School Education Regulations 2000, teachers have a responsibility to provide reasonable care for the safety of students under their control and supervision.
b) Public Liability - Covers all sums that the Department is legally liable to pay as a result of negligence. (2) Under Regulations 38 and 39 of the School Education Regulations 2000, teachers have a responsibility to provide reasonable care for the safety of students under their control and supervision.
(2) Under Regulations 38 and 39 of the School Education Regulations 2000, teachers have a responsibility to provide reasonable care for the safety of students under their control and supervision.
b) Public Liability - Covers all sums that the Department is legally liable to pay as a result of negligence. (2) Under Regulations 38 and 39 of the School Education Regulations 2000, teachers have a responsibility to provide reasonable care for the safety of students under their control and supervision.
(2) Under Regulations 38 and 39 of the School Education Regulations 2000, teachers have a responsibility to provide reasonable care for the safety of students under their control and supervision.
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