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Home schooling activity in 2019

Statistics on the applications we received and reviews we conducted last year.

COVID-19: Updated FAQs for RTOs

Information about Stage 3 and Stage 4 restrictions.

Remote learning arrangements for international school students

Ministerial Direction ensures CRICOS schools can support their international students.

Changes for RTOs seeking re-registration

We have introduced interim processes in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The VRQA Board welcomes three new members

Welcome to Anthony Nippard, Fran Reddan and Judy Rose PSM.

Virtual workplace visits have commenced

Victorian Apprenticeship Field Services authorised officers are contacting some employers to arrange phone and video calls.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Revised VCE and VCAL dates

Revised assessment schedule and administrative dates for senior secondary courses.

Updated Guidelines for schools in 2021

The Guidelines explain the evidence required when using school money or property for an early learning centre.

COVID-19: Answers to common RTO questions

Our FAQs will help you understand options for delivering training during the pandemic.

Report on non-school senior secondary provider registration

Our report found 19 ways to improve non-school senior secondary education.

Independent school briefings: Financial governance and government funding

Practical governance skills and Education State funding and supports.

Video presentations to help you through your home schooling review

Home schooling reviews look a little different this year, here’s how to prepare

COVID-19: DET advice for NSSSPs regarding workplace learning

Prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19 caused by structured workplace learning or work experience.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and home schooling reviews

We understand the pandemic has impacted learning activities.

Child Safe Standards and online learning

Keeping children safe online.

COVID-19: International and exchange student travel

We’re working with the international education sector to make sure school students are not stranded.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Remote learning vs home schooling

Understanding the differences and deciding what's right for you.

Home schooling reviews: Understanding the requirements of registration

How the requirements relate to the review process

COVID-19: Apprentice, trainee and employer support

Programs and resources for the apprenticeship and traineeship sector during the pandemic.

Minister’s direction for monitoring school attendance

The Minister for Education has afforded schools some flexibility in monitoring school attendance.

Recording: Independent School Registration Briefing

This session explained important information for registering a new independent school.

COVID-19: Guidance for RTOs

Let us know of the changes you are making to your delivery practices.

We’re open for business

It’s business as (almost) usual at the VRQA.

COVID-19: Independent school registration process

An additional step to submit your application.

COVID-19: Disruptions and RTO obligations

We’re committed to supporting VRQA-registered RTOs through this period of uncertainty.

Email applications recommended

So we can assess your home schooling application as fast as possible, submit it by email.

COVID-19: School self-exclusion and home schooling

Children staying home may not need to be registered.

How to address maths at home

Everyday approaches to numeracy skills.

Child Safety in Victorian Schools: a national approach

Transition to the national principles for child safe organisations in 2020.

How we’re doing – client and stakeholder research report

With your feedback, we have found opportunities to improve our services.

Changed rules for schools with early learning centres

Changes allow some school money to be used for centres that feed school enrolments.

Home educators: you spoke, we listened

More than 400 home educators told us how we’re doing and helped us find opportunities to improve our services.

Epsilon has arrived

Epsilon has replaced DELTA as Victoria’s apprenticeship and traineeship register.

New re-approval process for enrolling international students

New process for schools and non-school senior secondary providers enrolling international students.

Providing evidence with your application

When you apply for home schooling registration, don't forget to include these important documents.

Summer learning opportunities

Check out what’s planned around Victoria in the next few months.

RTOs must be copyright compliant

Ensure you have the relevant permissions in place when using teaching materials.

Update your details when things change

If your child is registered for home schooling, keep us up-to-date.

2020 fees and charges

From 1 January 2020, our fees and charges will increase to reflect rises in the Consumer Price Index.

Child safe culture research published

Insights gained from schools with child-safe cultures.

Our apologies

Some families have been sent an incorrect email notice about their child’s home schooling registration.

What does the Victorian Home Education Advisory Committee do?

The VHEAC provides guidance, information and feedback on home schooling regulation.

Learning through cultural and religious events

You can address the learning areas by exploring cultural events. It can also be a lot of fun!

Email newsletter for home schooling parents

If you provided us with your email address when you registered your child, you’ll receive our email newsletter.

New guides for school principals

An easy-to-understand overview of what is expected and how we can help.

Virtual School Victoria fee exemptions

VSV (formerly Distance Education Victoria) no longer charges fees for direct Year 10 or VCE enrolments.

Student identification for home educated children

Your child’s registration notice is their primary evidence they are home schooled.

How to cancel your child’s home schooling registration

If you’re starting a new chapter, tell us as soon as possible.

MOU with WorkSafe Victoria

Outlines our common understanding and information sharing arrangements.

Exchange students must declare every citizenship

Update your application forms to ask students about all citizenships they hold.

MOU with the Victorian Institute of Teaching

Our collaboration, information sharing and mutual assistance is outlined in this agreement.

Options for help with writing a learning plan

If putting put pen to paper is difficult, these options could help.

Home schooling activity in 2019 (so far)

Here’s an overview of our registration and review activity in the first half of the year.

Student assistance for undelivered courses

Practical help available when an education provider closes.

Our annual client and stakeholder research is underway

Participating gives you the opportunity to help shape and improve our services.

How to tell us your home schooling plans for 2020

We’ve sent an email or letter to the parent of each registered child.

Language learning at home

Here are some practical ideas to help get you started.

Leave photos of your child out

To protect your family’s privacy, don’t add photos of your child to your learning plan or review material.

Home education activities in the school holidays

Make the most of what’s on offer in your area!

Statistics about education in Victoria

New data on home schooling, international students in schools, and school registrations.

The dos and don’ts of applications and learning plans

Follow these tips to get them right the first time.

What is GTO recognition?

The group training organisations we recognise are compliant with the National Standards.

Get ready: We’re going to ask if you’re continuing home schooling

Soon, we will contact you about your intentions for 2020.

MOU with the Labour Hire Authority

Our information sharing arrangements and procedures are set out in this agreement.

Meet the home schooling team

Our team members have a diversity of learning and educational backgrounds. They also love to travel!

Get home education news on Facebook

Like us on Facebook to get updates and resources for your home schooling family.

MOU with Catholic Education Commission of Victoria

This agreement sets out arrangements with CECV as a school review body.

New Guidelines for Student Exchange Programs

The new guidelines clearly explain the minimum standards for the operation of a student exchange program in Victoria.

Updated independent school review readiness tool

Use this tool to assess your school’s compliance with the minimum standards.

More accreditation advisers available

We have approved and inducted new accreditation advisers to help with VET course development and accreditation.

VAGO report on child safe standards

We welcome this opportunity to reflect on the implementation of child safe standards in schools.

School Compliance Framework released

The framework explains our approach to monitoring school compliance through school reviews.

Memorandum of understanding with Victorian Skills Commissioner

We will work together to improve Victoria’s training system.

Watch: review information session

Everything you need to know about what’s involved in a review of your child’s home schooling registration.

New approved student exchange organisations

We have approved three additional student exchange organisations to provide secondary student exchange programs in Victoria.

What happens after your home schooling review?

What’s next, and how soon will you know the outcome?

Home schooling and funded VET courses

How to enrol your child in a government-subsidised vocational course.

Apply now for trade papers

Completed an apprenticeship? You can now apply for a certificate to recognise your achievement.

Our new engagement strategy

This strategy outlines our priorities for engaging with clients and stakeholders over the next two years.

Home schooling registrations and reviews in 2018

A report on our home education registration and review activity in 2018 is now available.

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