The Education Act 2004 (the Act) allows parents in the ACT to choose the educational setting that best meets the needs of their child. This could be attending a public or non-government school, registering for home education, or participating in a combination of school and home education.
Under the Act, the parent(s) of a child registered for home education must:
- provide a high-quality education for the child
- document the educational opportunities offered to the child
- document the strategies used to encourage their child to learn
- make available for inspection home education programs, materials or other records
- apply in writing for registration renewal at least the prescribed period (3 months) before registration ends
- give a report about the educational progress of the child once every year (home education report)
- ensure the home base is suitable for the home education of the child
Parents considering applying for home education are encouraged to contact the Home Education team to discuss their circumstances before submitting an application form.
Contact us
To speak with a member of the Home Education team phone 6205 5429 (option 3) or email HomeEd@act.gov.au