Home education
Home education is individually tailored education provided by a parent. Parents educate their children at home for many reasons. Often it is because they consider that the particular needs of their child are best catered for in the home setting.
In home education, parents are responsible for developing or adapting their own program for their child, conducting learning activities, setting assessment, and monitoring the child's progress. Parents may also employ a registered teacher to assist with their program. Learning is home-based, but enhanced through the use of community resources such as libraries, museums, art galleries, zoos, sports and recreational clubs, religious facilities, local school connections and human resources.
Parents can seek support from the DET Home Education Unit. Support and assistance may also be available from other government agencies and non-government organisations.
Parents who educate their children at home do not have access to the specialist support services described in this guide, such as advisory visiting teachers and therapists.
If you wish to educate your child at home, you are required to register with the DET Home Education Unit. A child cannot be enrolled at a school and be registered for home education at the same time.
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