the big picture

How your program is structured.

Your program is a yearly overview - a structured plan covering the full registration year, organised by learning area and broken into four study blocks.

Each study block maps out what will be taught, how your child will learn, what resources you'll use, and how progress will be tracked. Together, the four blocks provide complete curriculum coverage with a clear progression from foundational skills to consolidation.

It's a framework, not a daily timetable. You decide the pace, the order, and how each day looks. The program gives you the structure your application needs while keeping the flexibility that makes home education work.

your year at a glance

foundations

core skills

introduction

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development

application

deepening

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extension

connection

real-world

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reflection

consolidation

mastery

what's covered

The eight learning areas.

Every program covers your state's full curriculum across the eight learning areas. The specific content, activities, and depth are tailored to your child's year level - from Foundation through to Year 10.

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English

Reading, writing, spelling, grammar and oral language skills - building comprehension, communication and creative expression across different text types and purposes.

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mathematics

Number, measurement, geometry, statistics and probability - developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills with increasing application to everyday life.

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science

Biological, physical, earth and chemical sciences - explored through observation, hands-on investigation and developing scientific thinking and vocabulary.

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humanities & social science

History, geography, civics and economics - inquiry-based exploration of people, places, communities and how the world works, past and present.

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technologies

Design and digital technologies - problem-solving, computational thinking, and creating practical solutions through both physical and digital projects.

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the arts

Visual arts, music, drama, dance and media arts - creative expression and appreciation across multiple art forms, developing confidence and imagination.

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health & physical education

Physical activity, health literacy, personal safety, wellbeing and relationships - building healthy habits, movement skills and personal development.

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languages

A chosen language - building communication skills, vocabulary and cultural understanding through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.

For secondary students (Year 7+), some learning areas include elective subjects. Your program will reflect the subjects selected during the intake process.

the detail

Inside each study block.

Every study block is built from four components. Together, they give you a complete picture - what to teach, what your child will do, what you need, and how to know it's working.

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teaching

For you, the parent-educator.

what you'll focus on.

The topics, content, and instructional strategies for this block. This is your guide - what to introduce, how to explain it, and what approaches work well for this content and your child's learning style.

Example: "Shared reading sessions with parent-led comprehension questions. Modelled writing — demonstrate persuasive techniques before independent practice."

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learning

For your child.

what your child will do.

The activities, tasks, and projects your child will complete. These are designed to build specific skills and apply what they've been taught - through hands-on work, independent practice, and creative application.

Example: "Read two chapter books independently with reading log entries. Write a persuasive letter to a local council about a community issue of personal interest."

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resources

What you'll need.

practical materials and tools.

Books, workbooks, websites, hands-on materials, and digital tools you'll use for this block. Everything is chosen to be accessible and appropriate for home education - no specialist equipment or expensive subscriptions required.

Example: "Age-appropriate chapter books (library or home collection), writing journal, dictionary and thesaurus, persuasive writing scaffold template."

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monitoring

How you'll track progress.

progress tracking and evidence.

How you'll observe and record your child's progress - including achievement indicators tied to your states curriculum, monitoring methods, and the types of evidence you'll collect. This is what gives your application its substance.

Example: "Student produces a persuasive text with clear introduction, supported arguments, and conclusion. Evidence: completed persuasive letter (work sample), reading log entries, parent observation notes."

staying on track

Evidence and progress monitoring.

Your program outlines clear, practical evidence methods that are achievable within everyday home learning. There's no formal testing, no external assessments, and no school-style grading.

Evidence is collected naturally through the work your child produces and the learning you observe together day to day. Your program tells you exactly what to look for and what to keep.

Each study block includes achievement indicators - observable outcomes that describe what successful learning looks like. These are tied directly to your states curriculum achievement standards for your child's year level.

All evidence methods are practical and achievable within a home learning environment. You don't need to create anything beyond what your child is already producing.

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work samples & learning artefacts

Drawings, written pieces, models, projects - anything your child produces that shows learning in action.

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completed tasks & projects

Finished activities aligned to study blocks, collected in a work sample folder or portfolio.

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observation notes & reflections

Brief parent notes on what your child did, explored, or achieved during learning time. A few lines is enough.

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informal assessments & conversations

Conversations, demonstrations, or checks that show understanding and progress - without formal testing.

All evidence methods are practical and achievable within a home learning environment. You don't need to create anything beyond what your child is already producing.

making it yours

How to use your program.

Your program is a starting point, not a script. Here's how it works in practice.

01

it's your document.

Your program is delivered as a fully editable DOCX file. You can review it, adjust the language, add details, or adapt sections before submitting your application. It's yours to own.

02

you set the pace.

Study blocks outline what to cover, not when to cover it. You decide the daily and weekly rhythm. Some families follow the blocks in order; others work across blocks based on the day's energy and interests.

03

it grows with your child.

If your child races ahead in one area or needs more time in another, the program flexes. The study blocks are a guide - not a rigid checklist. Adapt as you go and document what actually happens.

program structure

learning areas

inside each study block

evidence & monitoring

using your program