Due to the ongoing confusion around blue card requirements, the matter has been followed up with the Department of Justice in Queensland to obtain the following clarifications around the regulations… Why Home Education Parents Are Exempt and When Regulations Apply For the home education community, navigating the bureaucracy of child safety checks can be confusing. A common question among homeschooling […]
UPDATE 2 May, 2025: The Committee’s Report recommends the Bill be passed with the following consideration… “In addition to recommending that the Bill be passed, the committee made a second recommendation, that there be further consideration around the extension of the age eligibility of students in home education by 6 months, to 31 December in the year the student turns […]
I am the grandparent of homeschooling children and I oppose the proposed legislation. I have watched my grandchildren grow form babies to adults. Some were homeschooled and others were educated in private or public schools. My homeschooled grandchildren have enjoyed their high school education. They have led rich and varied lives with a wide range of educational experiences. They have […]
DOWNLOAD DR. ENGLISH’S SUBMISSION HERE Dr. Rebecca English is a researcher, teacher and mother whose work is concerned with parenting and education. She has an interest in the ways parents make choices for their children that align with their beliefs about family, parenting and other factors. Her particular interest is in the choice of non-mainstream education, especially democratic schools and home education and […]
