❓ Hon Adele Farina questions the government's School Networks Initiative regarding the relocation of psychologists and literacy/numeracy specialists in the South West, and the allocation of additional FTE positions. The government confirms psychologist relocation but provides vague details on specific school placements and FTE increases, while denying the existence of relevant specialists at the specified offices.
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I refer to the Government’s School Networks Initiative, and ask -
(1) In relation to the school psychologists currently located at the Bunbury District Education Office (BDEO) and the Warren Blackwood District Education Office (WBDEO), is it intended under the Initiative that they be relocated to schools in the South West?
(2) If yes to (1), which schools will they be relocated to?
(3) How many additional psychologist FTE positions will be allocated to the South West region under this Initiative?
(4) Will every school in the South West have a psychologist permanently located on site under this Initiative?
(5) Under this Initiative, will literacy and numeracy specialist be relocated from the BDEO and the WBDEO to schools in the area?
(6) If yes to (6), identify the schools?
(7) How many additional literacy and numeracy FTEs will be made available to the South West region under this Initiative?
(8) Will every school in the South West have a numeracy and literacy specialist permanently located on site under this Initiative?
(1) In relation to the school psychologists currently located at the Bunbury District Education Office (BDEO) and the Warren Blackwood District Education Office (WBDEO), is it intended under the Initiative that they be relocated to schools in the South West?
(2) If yes to (1), which schools will they be relocated to?
(3) How many additional psychologist FTE positions will be allocated to the South West region under this Initiative?
(4) Will every school in the South West have a psychologist permanently located on site under this Initiative?
(5) Under this Initiative, will literacy and numeracy specialist be relocated from the BDEO and the WBDEO to schools in the area?
(6) If yes to (6), identify the schools?
(7) How many additional literacy and numeracy FTEs will be made available to the South West region under this Initiative?
(8) Will every school in the South West have a numeracy and literacy specialist permanently located on site under this Initiative?
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Answered
14 February 2011
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Education
Response time
95 days
(1) Yes. The new school support model will place most school psychologists within schools or networks of schools rather than in regional education offices.
(2) There will be a process of negotiation and discussion between the Regional Executive Director, school principals and the School Psychology Service during 2010 and 2011 to determine arrangements that best meet student needs and maximise the number of students who benefit from the services of the school psychologists.
(3) In accordance with the Western Australian Government's election commitment to expand the School Psychology Service, there will be an increase in the number of school psychologists across the State. Based on projected enrolments it is anticipated that in 2011 there will be an increase in school psychologist numbers in the Southwest. The FTE will be determined once 2011 student enrolment numbers are confirmed.
(4) The allocation of psychologists will be determined through a process of negotiation and discussion between the Regional Executive Director, school principals and the School Psychology Service during 2010 and 2011 (see response to question (2) above).
(5) There are no literacy and numeracy specialist teachers currently located at the Bunbury District Education Office or the Warren Blackwood District Education Office.
(6) Not applicable.
(7) Nil.
(8) No. Numeracy and literacy specialists are provided on a needs basis.
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(2) There will be a process of negotiation and discussion between the Regional Executive Director, school principals and the School Psychology Service during 2010 and 2011 to determine arrangements that best meet student needs and maximise the number of students who benefit from the services of the school psychologists.
(3) In accordance with the Western Australian Government's election commitment to expand the School Psychology Service, there will be an increase in the number of school psychologists across the State. Based on projected enrolments it is anticipated that in 2011 there will be an increase in school psychologist numbers in the Southwest. The FTE will be determined once 2011 student enrolment numbers are confirmed.
(4) The allocation of psychologists will be determined through a process of negotiation and discussion between the Regional Executive Director, school principals and the School Psychology Service during 2010 and 2011 (see response to question (2) above).
(5) There are no literacy and numeracy specialist teachers currently located at the Bunbury District Education Office or the Warren Blackwood District Education Office.
(6) Not applicable.
(7) Nil.
(8) No. Numeracy and literacy specialists are provided on a needs basis.
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