From Townsville Bureau
There are 11,000 children registered as home schooling students in Queensland and it seems the LNP government intends to carry on with the previous Labor government’s abhorrence of parents educating their kids.
The previous Labor government instigated the Queensland Home Education Unit review in 2024 because it feared it was losing its UN agenda with regional and urban children being home-educated and graduating as free thinkers.
In some non-state, private home schooling curricula there is no inclusion of climate change, evolution, Aboriginal farming, stolen land, hating farmers, wokeness, DEI, furries, digital identity or CBDC and students are taught basics of the Commonwealth Constitution.
Labor, Liberal and Greens abhor the dilution of state-based Marxist indoctrination and to counter this loss of control the state has issued an ID card for tracking home-schooled children.
Below is a summation of some recommendations made by Labor’s 2024 review and the LNP government today endorsed every one.
Parents intending to home school should be very wary of government oversight of every aspect of learning at home.
Government wants to control what you teach your kids and every parent should reject this intervention.
The Accelerate Christian Education (ACE) course from experience is one of the most rounded curricular available that every parent should investigate.
https://accelerate.edu.au/resourcesoverview
It is easy to teach and instructing parents would be impressed with the mathematical and English transformation in their children after a term of this Christian-based schooling. Common sense has been incorporated into this course.
Several home schooling parents recommend that others be careful when registering their children with the state for home teaching.
The benefits offered by registration ensure the state can keep track of your kids but does offer the ability for children to participate in state school organized sporting events.
Home Schooling groups also conduct regional sporting and cultural events in which students can participate without the need to partake in state school activities.
https://youngathletes.com.au/homeschool-programs
The Brisbane School of Distance Education is a part of the Education Department and is managed by the state, therefore its curriculum should be closely scrutinized by parents and compared to a private curriculum such as ACE before signing on.
AI Overview of the Home Education Unit review
1. Enhanced Support and Communication:
- Repositioning the Home Education Unit:
The Department of Education and the Home Education Unit will take on a more supportive role, offering guidance and resources to homeschooling families.
The review acknowledges the need for better communication, including expanded resources and the use of technology to streamline processes.
- User-Friendly Regulation:
The review seeks to make regulations more accessible and supportive for homeschooling families, including streamlining regulatory processes and enhancing reporting.
2. Modernized Regulation:
The review suggests flexible reporting processes for homeschooling families, recognizing the diverse needs and experiences within the homeschooling community.
Supportive Framework:
The review aims to create a regulatory framework that is more supportive and user-friendly, moving away from a purely compliance-focused approach.
Focus on Child’s Best Interests:
Legislative changes aim to strengthen oversight of home-schooled children, ensuring their rights, safety, and wellbeing are prioritized.
3. Advisory Services and Support:
The review recommends providing support to families as they begin homeschooling, including assistance with educational programs and registration processes.
- Senior Pathways Advisory Support:
The review suggests providing support for families as their children transition to senior secondary education and explore post-school options.
- Student Identification Cards:
The review proposes reviewing the use and purpose of home education student identification cards.
4. Collaboration and Consultation:
The review emphasizes the importance of ongoing collaboration between the Home Education Unit and homeschooling families. http://www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/sector/insights-papers
- Home Education Expert Group:
The review suggests that the Home Education Expert Group (HEEG) will continue to be involved in discussions and feedback on the recommendations.
5. Legislative Amendments:
Legislative changes are proposed to strengthen oversight of home-schooled children, with a focus on their rights and wellbeing.
Data Sharing:
The review suggests improved data sharing between agencies to better support children who are home-schooled and to identify and respond to children at risk of harm.
In essence, the review seeks to balance the need for oversight and accountability with the desire to support and empower homeschooling families in Queensland.
