❓ Dr. Buti inquires about Schools Plus funding distribution in Broome government schools compared to other areas and the support provided to non-metropolitan schools for application processes. The Minister for Education provides data and outlines available resources.
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(1) What percentage of students attending government schools in Broome received Schools Plus funding? (2) How does this compare to similar population size non-metropolitan towns? (3) How does this compare to the Perth metropolitan area? (4) What resources and assistance (if any) are provided from the Department of Education to staff in non-metropolitan schools in making applications for Schools Plus Funding?
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Answered
7 August 2013
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Education
Response time
49 days
(1) 3.02%
(2) Esperance area: 2.26%, Geraldton area: 3.29%
(3) Perth metropolitan area: 3.19%
(4) Consulting teachers from the School for Special Educational Needs support students with special needs and advise on the
Schools Plus
application process.
Step-by-step instructions, eligibility criteria and support documentation is provided online through the
Schools Plus
website.
Schools Plus
Senior Consultants provide telephone and email support as required.
In 2013, a
Schools Plus
Senior Consultant presented a half-day training session in the Kimberley region to school administrators and learning support coordinators to facilitate the application process.
In addition, School Psychologists are allocated to all public schools through Statewide Services.
(2) Esperance area: 2.26%, Geraldton area: 3.29%
(3) Perth metropolitan area: 3.19%
(4) Consulting teachers from the School for Special Educational Needs support students with special needs and advise on the
Schools Plus
application process.
Step-by-step instructions, eligibility criteria and support documentation is provided online through the
Schools Plus
website.
Schools Plus
Senior Consultants provide telephone and email support as required.
In 2013, a
Schools Plus
Senior Consultant presented a half-day training session in the Kimberley region to school administrators and learning support coordinators to facilitate the application process.
In addition, School Psychologists are allocated to all public schools through Statewide Services.
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