Right here on our platform. We provide a Emergency Management Plan (EMP) template and other relevant documents built specifically to satisfy WA school registration criteria. You can skip the drafting process entirely by purchasing our prebuilt EMP.

The landmark Children's Online Privacy Code demands strict data minimisation and age appropriate transparency for any online tools accessed by students. Non-government schools must ensure their student privacy policies explicitly reflect these rules and that third party vendors aren't tracking or profiling kids. Fully updated privacy policy frameworks designed for these complex changes are available for individual download in our Store.

Under the Fair Work Act, school staff have a clear legal right to refuse to monitor or respond to work related contact outside ordinary hours unless that refusal is unreasonable. A compliant policy must clearly balance a teacher's personal time with school activities while setting clear response guidelines for parents. You can skip the drafting process entirely by purchasing our prebuilt Right to Disconnect Policy.

All of these specialised frameworks are readily available inside our Store. Under the School Education Act 1999 (WA), private schools must maintain rigorous student attendance procedures and align daily operations with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Our pre-drafted Attendance Policies, Child Safe Risk Management Policy and Procedure, and Family and Student Codes of Conducts to keep your entire school community aligned.

Yes, we have exactly what you need. Fulfilling the School Education Act 1999 (WA) requires precise board governance. Our Store‍ ‍features Board Training Policies and Procedures, Board Skills Matrices, and operational compliance checklists to ensure all your board members successfully meet Fit and Proper Person standards.

Generic templates are a massive risk because they are almost always based on overseas or interstate rules, completely missing the distinct criteria of the Registration Standards for Non-Government Schools (WA). Furthermore, WA regulators require documented proof that your policies reflect your school's actual daily operational evidence, which a generic internet download simply cannot provide. Our Store provides localised documents written specifically for the WA School regulatory environment.

Because every policy is tailored to meet specific Western Australian regulatory standards and your school’s unique culture, quality drafting requires dedicated focus and care.

As a sole practitioner, I personally handle every project to guarantee the highest standard. To ensure your school receives dedicated focus without firm overheads, all drafting and review work is undertaken outside standard business hours (evenings and weekends). When we discuss your requirements, I will provide a clear, upfront timeframe for completion based on the complexity of the project and my current queue.

For full details on scope, turnaround times, and pricing, visit the Custom Policy tab.

To satisfy registration audits, WA independent schools must maintain an airtight, up to date register tracking every employee, casual staff member, and regular volunteer. Your internal policy must map out clear protocols for verification, onboarding, and tracking upcoming renewals well before they expire. A complete, audit ready National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check Policy and Procedure is available for instant download in our Store.

A Board Member is a formal part of the school's governing body, holding voting rights and direct legal liability for the private school's direction. An External Board Advisor is an independent professional consultant. Advisors provide real time meeting guidance and compliance support, but do not hold voting power or absorb director liability.

Yes. In fact, regulatory bodies like the Department of Education consider it an excellent way to ensure robust governance. While school board members are typically volunteers, boards frequently engage an External Board Advisor‍ ‍to perform paperwork checks, ensure compliance readiness, and provide objective guidance during meetings.

No professional can offer a 100% guarantee, as final approval rests solely with the Department of Education’s assessors. However, my role as Registration Review External Advisor is to significantly "de-risk" the process. I conduct rigorous gap analyses and paperwork reviews to ensure your evidence is as robust and compliant as possible before the regulators see it.

To keep things entirely transparent for school boards, all our bespoke review and custom drafting work is calculated in simple, one hour blocks. We provide a clear estimate of the hours required based on your project's complexity before any work begins.

I provide legislative guidance and industrial relations advice based on my legal training and sector expertise. This includes interpreting awards or explaining how specific sections of the Education Act apply to your policies. However, I do not provide formal legal counsel or represent schools in litigation. If a matter requires a formal legal opinion or court representation, I will advise the board to engage their retained law firm.