❓ Hon Sue Ellery inquired about the number and outcomes of Expert Review Group (ERG) reviews in WA public schools from 2008-2014, specifically regarding additional resources, policy suspensions, and principal support. The Minister provided data on the number of reviews and the resulting support provided to schools.
AnsweredQoN 1190Legislative Council
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(1) How many Expert Review Group (ERG) reviews were conducted in Western Australian public schools each year from 2008 to 2014 to date? (2) For each of the ERG reviews in (1), how many resulted in the school: (a) receiving additional financial resources from the Western Australian Department of Education; (b) being granted a suspension of certain policies and requirements; and (c) receiving coaching and mentoring support for the principal?
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Answered
17 June 2014
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
42 days
(1) The Expert Review Group (ERG) has conducted 112 comprehensive school reviews since 2008.
Year
ERG Reviews conducted in Western Australian public schools
2008
14
2009
23
2010
20
2011
20
2012
18
2013
14
2014
(as at 14 May)
3
(2) Of the 112 schools reviewed, 96 were reviewed in response to matters of concern resulting in:
(a) 64 schools being allocated additional resources (e.g. additional funding, FTE, curriculum support and professional learning);
(b) 23 schools being afforded flexibility in response to the suspension of certain Departmental policies and requirements; and
(c) 70 schools being provided with coaching and mentoring to directly support principals and school leadership teams.
Year
ERG Reviews conducted in Western Australian public schools
2008
14
2009
23
2010
20
2011
20
2012
18
2013
14
2014
(as at 14 May)
3
(2) Of the 112 schools reviewed, 96 were reviewed in response to matters of concern resulting in:
(a) 64 schools being allocated additional resources (e.g. additional funding, FTE, curriculum support and professional learning);
(b) 23 schools being afforded flexibility in response to the suspension of certain Departmental policies and requirements; and
(c) 70 schools being provided with coaching and mentoring to directly support principals and school leadership teams.
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