Hon. Sophia Moermond asks the Minister for Education and Training whether criminal history screenings are performed for staff in WA private schools. The Minister confirms that Working with Children Checks, including criminal history screening, are required for all staff and volunteers.

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Asked
17 August 2021
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Education and Training

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS — WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS
513. Hon SOPHIA MOERMOND to the Minister for Education and
Training:
I refer the minister to OH3597
SHARP, Christine Verbatim transcript.pdf (parliament.wa.gov.au). Are criminal
history screenings performed for staff working in private schools in Western Australia?

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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
The standards that apply to
non-government schools require all staff and volunteers to have a current
working with children check, which includes criminal history screening.

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