Blueprint for Senior Secondary Pathways released

The Post-School Success Expert Panel Report has been released.
The consultation draft reflects the extensive research and stakeholder engagement undertaken across the State by a panel of education experts, including principals and curriculum and assessment policy specialists, with support from a larger Advisory Committee representing key stakeholder groups.
The comprehensive review aims to ensure all secondary pathways, including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and vocational education and training (VET), are fit for purpose, meets the current needs of students and are accessible to encourage all students to challenge themselves.
Some of the key recommendations of the review include actions to:

• enable as many VET qualifications as possible to contribute to ATAR, in line with other Australian jurisdictions;
• explore expanding the information included in the Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA) to reflect a holistic picture of achievement;
• to make WASSAs available to students who leave school prior to year 12;
• work with the school system and sectors to strengthen delivery of career education and pathway planning, particularly for students in regional, remote and lower socio-economic areas;

The draft report is now released for public consultation before a final draft will be submitted to the Minister for consideration. Submissions can be made by 16 August 2024

​The Submission portal and more information about the Post-School Success Review can be found here.