❓ The question seeks FTE allocations for specific schools in 2014 and projected allocations for 2015. The answer provides 2014 FTE data but explains that a new funding model prevents projecting FTE for 2015, highlighting increased teacher funding across the system.
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At the commencement of Term 1, 2014 what was the full-time equivalent (FTE) allocation for each of the following schools and what is the expected FTE allocation for Term 1, 2015: (a) Ballajura Community College; (b) Ballajura Primary School; (c) Caversham Primary School; (d) Ellenbrook Secondary College; and (e) South Ballajura Primary Schools?
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Answered
19 February 2015
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Education
Response time
84 days
After census date in Term 1 on 28 March 2014, the full-time equivalent allocation for each school was as follows:
(a) 148.76
(b) 54.41
(c) 16.91
(d) 141.03
(e) 44.29
Under the new student-centred funding model, schools are no longer allocated FTE. Rather, schools receive funding for every student enrolled (per student funding), plus additional funding for Aboriginality, social disadvantage, disability and English as an additional language. Schools in regional and remote areas also receive a locality allocation and all but the largest schools receive an enrolment-linked base. Per student funding, combined with the enrolment linked base and locality allocation if applicable, ensure that schools have sufficient funds to meet student and operational needs.
All industrial and legislative requirements will continue to be met, including class sizes.
Funding is now delivered through a one-line budget, providing principals with flexibility to determine how they use their budgets to deliver the education programs and support that their students need. It is anticipated that most of a school's one-line budget will be spent on salaries. This is typically 80-95% of the total one-line budget depending on the size and nature of the school.
While it is not possible to provide information on expected FTE by school, the 2014-15 Budget provided funding for an additional 550 full-time equivalent teachers to be employed in 2015 across the system.
(a) 148.76
(b) 54.41
(c) 16.91
(d) 141.03
(e) 44.29
Under the new student-centred funding model, schools are no longer allocated FTE. Rather, schools receive funding for every student enrolled (per student funding), plus additional funding for Aboriginality, social disadvantage, disability and English as an additional language. Schools in regional and remote areas also receive a locality allocation and all but the largest schools receive an enrolment-linked base. Per student funding, combined with the enrolment linked base and locality allocation if applicable, ensure that schools have sufficient funds to meet student and operational needs.
All industrial and legislative requirements will continue to be met, including class sizes.
Funding is now delivered through a one-line budget, providing principals with flexibility to determine how they use their budgets to deliver the education programs and support that their students need. It is anticipated that most of a school's one-line budget will be spent on salaries. This is typically 80-95% of the total one-line budget depending on the size and nature of the school.
While it is not possible to provide information on expected FTE by school, the 2014-15 Budget provided funding for an additional 550 full-time equivalent teachers to be employed in 2015 across the system.
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