Policy Customisation & Review

Bespoke policy writing and tailoring services for Western Australian independent schools

Is your policy library a living resource or a dormant collection?

Keeping pace with WA Registration Standards and Legislation is a full-time commitment. Our Review & Customisation service bridges the gap between regulatory requirements and daily operations, ensuring your documents are compliant, practical, and reflective of your school’s unique culture.

The Market Reality

Specialised WA school policy drafting is a significant investment. My expertise bridges the gap between a Junior/Graduate Lawyer ($320/hr) and high tier Professional Associations ($375–$475/hr), backed by formal legal qualifications and sector specific experience with AISWA.

To build long-term partnerships within the WA school community, I have positioned my rates well below 2026 market benchmarks:

  • Junior/Graduate Rates: Upwards of $320/hr for staff with minimal sector experience.

  • Generalist Writers: Approximately $240/hr for writers without specific educational or legal backgrounds.

  • Professional Association Rates: Often $375–$475/hr for mid-tier oversight.

  • Senior Legal Fees: Between $3,600 and $7,000 for just 12-15 hours of specialised policy work.

By partnering with School Policy Hub, your school gains legally informed expertise at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms.

Transparent Pricing

We provide straightforward pricing with no hidden surprises. Members receive significant savings on all bespoke work.

  • Non-Member Rate: $200 per hour + GST

  • Member Rate: $150 per hour + GST (Save $50 per hour)

Project Estimates

To assist with your budget planning, the following are typical timeframes for policy work, depending on complexity:

  • Basic Compliance Review: 1-2 hours per policy

  • Standard Policy Tailoring: 2-4 hours per policy

  • Complex/Large Scale Drafting: 5-10+ hours per project

Full details are available in our Terms and Conditions

Let’s Work Together

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Generic templates and AI are a significant compliance risk for WA independent schools. While they offer a quick starting point, "near enough" is never good enough when it comes to registration and your duty of care. The Department of Education requires evidence that your policies reflect your school's unique operational reality. Generic tools and AI fall short because AI and internet templates are often based on international or interstate data, they lack the nuanced ability to interpret the School Education Act 1999 and the specific Registration Standards for Non-Government Schools in WA and relying on these tools often results in policies that look professional but are legally hollow, outdated, or inconsistent, which can lead to being "pinged" during a registration audit.

  • School Policy Hub’s professional policy services are billed at a flat rate of $200 per hour + GST. To ensure transparency and simplicity, all custom work is charged in one-hour blocks.

  • This means that any task whether it is a full policy rewrite or a specific regulatory review is rounded to the nearest hour. This allows us to provide dedicated, focused time to your school’s specific compliance needs without the complexity of minute by minute tracking.

  • Annual Members receive a discount on all professional policy reviews and custom rewrites. This reduces the hourly rate to providing significant savings for schools with ongoing compliance requirements.

  • Absolutely. Before we here at School Policy Hub start any custom project, we will provide an estimated number of hours required based on the complexity of the policy and the specific Western Australian legislative requirements involved.

  • The hourly rate covers the drafting or reviewing of your policy, ensuring it aligns with current WA educational standards and legislation, and any necessary adjustments based on your school’s specific internal procedures.

  • Because each policy is tailored to meet specific Western Australian regulatory standards and your school’s unique needs, quality drafting takes time.

    As a sole trader, I personally handle every project to ensure the highest level of accuracy and compliance. When we discuss your requirements, I will provide you with a clear timeframe for completion based on the complexity of the work and my current project queue.

    This ensures that your school receives a thorough, ready to use document rather than a template.

  • You can contact School Policy Hub for more information by using our online contact form or emailing our support team for assistance with school policy and procedure standards.