Support for developing your program
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) provides resources to support applicants when preparing educational programs. Programs must be based on and taught in accordance with the relevant NESA syllabuses as determined by the Education Act 1990.
Further support material will become available with the release of other new syllabuses as part of NSW Curriculum Reform.
NESA syllabuses
NESA is updating syllabuses in line with the Curriculum Reform agenda.
- Access new syllabuses on the NSW Curriculum website
- Access syllabuses yet to be updated or NESA
- Find out more about NSW Curriculum Reform.
The Curriculum Reform for home schooling parents website provides:
- advice to support home schooling parents meet the curriculum requirements of registration
- guidance for syllabus implementation timelines.
NESA Home schooling resources
Using NESA syllabuses
Home schooling parents must prepare their program based on NESA syllabuses. Find out more about the Curriculum and educational programs.
Meeting your child's individual needs
A child’s educational program should meet the interests and needs of the child. Read more about addressing learning needs.
Supervising teaching and learning experiences
Home schooling parents are responsible for the delivery and implementation of an education program. Read about supervising your child's educational program.
Allocating time for home schooling
Home schooling parents can schedule a child’s learning experiences to meet the needs of the family and child. Learn more about time allocation.
Setting up a home learning environment
One of the registration requirements is that the home learning environment must be suitable for effective home schooling. Read more about what to consider.
Keeping records of your child's learning
Maintaining records throughout the period of registration will assist your future planning. Discover ways to keep records and examples.
Reviewing educational programs
Your child’s needs may shift throughout the course of a registration period. See how you can review and adjust your child’s program.
Resources to support educational programs
Find websites and resources that may assist home schooling parents when planning learning opportunities for children.
NESA support material
NESA provides resources to support applicants when preparing educational programs. Find support for your educational program.