❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding truancy and school attendance officers in the South West Education Region. The question seeks data on staffing levels and actions taken to address truancy.
AnsweredQoN 6298Legislative Council
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I refer to truancy numbers in the South West Education Region, and ask —
(1) As at 1 October 2012, how many school attendance officers, in both full time equivalents (FTEs) and actual head count, are currently allocated/employed in the South West Education Region?
(2) As at 1 October 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, how many school attendance officers, in both FTEs and actual head count, were allocated/employed in the South West Education Region?
(3) What action has the Minister taken to address the unacceptable level of truancy among school students in each the greater Bunbury area and the South West Education Region?
(4) Will the Minister reinstate school attendance officers in the South West Education Region?
(5) If yes to (4), how many school attendance officers will be allocated?
(1) As at 1 October 2012, how many school attendance officers, in both full time equivalents (FTEs) and actual head count, are currently allocated/employed in the South West Education Region?
(2) As at 1 October 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, how many school attendance officers, in both FTEs and actual head count, were allocated/employed in the South West Education Region?
(3) What action has the Minister taken to address the unacceptable level of truancy among school students in each the greater Bunbury area and the South West Education Region?
(4) Will the Minister reinstate school attendance officers in the South West Education Region?
(5) If yes to (4), how many school attendance officers will be allocated?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
13 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
26 days
(1) As at 1 October 2012 there were 7 school attendance officers (FTE 2.49).
(2) School attendance officer FTE and headcount in the Southwest Education Region were as follows:
· October 2011: Headcount 8, (4.2 FTE);
· October 2010: Headcount 8, (4.2 FTE);
· October 2009: Headcount 4, (2.8 FTE); and
· October 2008: Headcount 4, (2.8 FTE).
(3) Under the
School Education Act 1999
, students must attend school or participate in an educational program as directed by the principal.
·
Better attendance: Brighter Futures
empowers all schools to have the flexibility to employ additional staff to assist students to improve their attendance, engagement and participation in school or an educational program.
· Every teacher in every school is responsible for tracking attendance.
· Principals must follow up with parents when a legitimate explanation for a child's absence is provided within three school days.
· Regional Office staff can/do provide consultancy advice and support to schools with regard to attendance and participation issues.
(4) The Southwest Education Region continues to employ school attendance officers.
(5) Not applicable.
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(2) School attendance officer FTE and headcount in the Southwest Education Region were as follows:
· October 2011: Headcount 8, (4.2 FTE);
· October 2010: Headcount 8, (4.2 FTE);
· October 2009: Headcount 4, (2.8 FTE); and
· October 2008: Headcount 4, (2.8 FTE).
(3) Under the
School Education Act 1999
, students must attend school or participate in an educational program as directed by the principal.
·
Better attendance: Brighter Futures
empowers all schools to have the flexibility to employ additional staff to assist students to improve their attendance, engagement and participation in school or an educational program.
· Every teacher in every school is responsible for tracking attendance.
· Principals must follow up with parents when a legitimate explanation for a child's absence is provided within three school days.
· Regional Office staff can/do provide consultancy advice and support to schools with regard to attendance and participation issues.
(4) The Southwest Education Region continues to employ school attendance officers.
(5) Not applicable.
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