Understanding Registration and Reporting for Homeschooling in Western Australia

If you are new to Homeschooling in Western Australia, you may have questions about when and how to report your child's progress to the WA Department of Education. This article will help you understand the process and requirements for reporting, as well as provide contact information for the Homeschooling unit of WA.

Your registration period for Homeschooling with the WA Department of Education is typically 12 months. This period begins on the date of registration and ends on the same date the following year. It is important to note that once this period expires, you will be required to report or re-register shortly after.

As a Homeschooling parent in Western Australia, it is your responsibility to report on your child's progress and educational development to the WA Department of Education. This can be done either through a written report or a portfolio of your child's work. The report should cover their achievements and learning outcomes in the key areas of literacy, numeracy, and social development.

Additionally, if your child is in Year 10, they will need to complete an ATAR Eligibility and Confirmation form in order to continue Homeschooling in their senior years.

It's always a good idea to have the correct contact information on hand when dealing with important matters such as reporting. Below are the contact details for the WA Department of Education, specifically for the Homeschooling unit:

WA Department of Education

Address: 151 Royal Street, East Perth WA 6004

Phone: (08) 9273 6944

Email: [email protected]

If you have any further questions or concerns about reporting or Homeschooling in Western Australia, please don't hesitate to reach out to the WA Department of Education for assistance. They are there to support and guide you through the process of providing your child with a quality education at home.

Thank you for choosing to Homeschool with the WA Department of Education. We wish you and your child all the best on your educational journey.
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Reporting for Homeschooling in WA can be done either via the Government Report Creator or by submitting hard copies of work samples and parent assessment checklists.

⚠️ Before submitting your work samples and parent assessment checklists, please watch the below video to ensure you understand the process and requirements.

​Work Samples:
- You will need to submit a minimum of 2 work samples for English and Math.
- For all other subjects, you will need 1 work sample for each term.
📓 If you are using the Government Report Creator, a total of 4 work samples per subject area will be required. It is always a good idea to have a few extra work samples on hand, as reporting is ultimately up to the discretion of the moderator.

Parent Assessment Checklists:
Each work sample must be accompanied by a corresponding Parent Assessment Checklist. For example, if you have 15 work samples, you will need 15 corresponding checklists.

We hope this article has provided you with the necessary information and resources to successfully report your child's progress to the WA Department of Education.

If you have any further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact the department for assistance.