Introduction
In December 2008 the Western Australian Government signed the three Smarter Schools National Partnerships: Literacy
and Numeracy, Low Socio-economic Status (SES) School Communities and Improving Teacher Quality. As part of the school
reform initiatives of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), these National Partnerships will provide funding to schools
to support students, teachers and leaders. This additional support will contribute to raising overall educational attainment
levels so that all Western Australian school students acquire the knowledge and skills to participate effectively in society.
The National Partnerships are jointly funded by the Australian Government, the State Government and the Catholic and independent
school sectors. Together we are committed to raising standards, improving accountability and achieving better outcomes for
students by working together, wherever possible.
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Literacy and Numeracy
The National Partnership Agreement on Literacy and Numeracy provides a range of reforms to deliver measurable and
sustained improvements in literacy and numeracy for all students, especially for those identified as falling behind.
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Low Socio-economic Status (SES) School Communities
The National Partnership Agreement on Low SES School Communities provides a suite of school and broader reforms to transform
the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges facing students in disadvantaged
communities.
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Improving Teacher Quality
The National Partnership Agreement on Improving Teacher Quality will enhance teacher quality through strategies that combine
new and innovative initiatives and strengthen the extensive existing support for principals, teachers
and school leaders in this State.
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Cross Sectoral Collaboration
Western Australia has developed a strong cross sectoral collaborative response to the National Partnerships where the public,
Catholic and independent sectors are committed to work together to raise standards and achieve better outcomes for students.
