• GOALS - 4 minimum Short Term (1 year) and long Term goals (2-5)
• OVERVIEW about your child - tell them academic and personal history about their abilities and challenges. What they like and don't like.
• LEARNING STYLE - of your child. See below FAQ's for more info
• TEACHING STRATEGIES - relevant to your child and you as per their learning style. eg short lessons to keep attention, no noise so a quiet environment, repetition etc See our below FAQ's for more info
• SOCIALISATION opportunities - a sentence or 2 about who they will engage with or their needs right now. They want to hear how you are strengthening friendships and creating a peer group for your child.
• PHYSICAL LEARNING AREA - desk, internet, books, stationery, air con etc.
• SUBJECTS/Learning Areas - at least 5 (covering English, Maths, Science, HASS, HPE minimum) - with goals and how you will meet them - use doing words.
• RESOURCES - for each learning area - be specific where able. A resource is everything from books, apps, websites, activities, classes, mentors etc. The more you mention, the better.
• RECORDING/ASSESSMENT - how you will note your observations, keep work and date things.

The summary of the educational program includes material that demonstrates it:

• is responsive to the changing needs of the child as indicated by the short and long term educational and personal goals;
• has regard to the age, ability, aptitude and development of the child concerned;
• is conducted in an environment conducive to learning;
• is responsive to the child’s need for social development;
• uses suitable and relevant teaching strategies to deliver the educational program to the child;
• engages the child in a range of rich and varied learning experiences;
• is supported by sufficient and appropriate resources; and
• uses strategies for monitoring educational progress.

• Watch this FREE VIDEO all on Plan writing
• Plans don't have to be followed or completed.
• Plans are to show HEU that you are a capable educator.
• Brainstorm what you think you want to do with your child.

• Some people have an obvious preference for particular ways of learning. Using a range of ideas helps with memory recall.
• Include some of the ideas below to help describe the way your child prefers to learn, within the Learning Styles section of your Plan:
  • Visual (spatial) - pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
  • Aural (auditory-musical) - sound and music.
  • Verbal (linguistic)  -words, both in speech and writing.
  • Physical (kinesthetic) - body, hands and sense of touch.
  • Logical (mathematical) - logic, reasoning and systems.
  • Social (interpersonal) - in groups or with other people.
  • Solitary (intrapersonal) - work alone and use self-study.
• Other terminology you can use in Learning Styles may be:
  • Multimodal and Flexible Learning - combine visuals, hands-on activities, and discussions to improve understanding and retention.
  • Cognitive and Emotional Engagement tap into motivation, emotional connection, and relevance for materials that are interesting, emotionally resonant, or connected to real-life.
  • Task-Based and Context-Driven Approaches - use a variety of learning strategies to adapt to different situations.
  • Metacognition and Self-Directed Learning - reflect on and regulate their own learning. Choose and adapt methods that work best for them in different situations.
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework - promote flexibility in presenting information, engaging and assessing understanding.
  • Learning Dispositions and Growth Mindset - focus on curiosity, resilience, and openness to challenges and belief that abilities can be developed through effort and learning.

• HEU wants to see you are tailoring the learning to your child's needs and have some understanding of how you intend to home educate.
• The Teaching Strategies you include should be inclusive of the child's Learning Style/s.
• The following will help with adding more information to the Teaching Strategies section of your Plan:
  • Project-Based Learning - explore topics deeply through projects that culminate in a final product or presentation eg a small model ecosystem or constructing a historical timeline.
  • Interest-Led Approach - interests guide learning, follow their curiosity and allow them to explore topics that excite them.
  • Narrative and Storytelling - teach through stories to help retain information. History can come alive by focusing on the narratives of people who lived in that time.
  • Experiential Learning and Fieldwork - learn through excursions and local explorations. Trips to museums, parks, or historical sites enrich understanding and provide hands-on, sensory experiences.
  • Unit Studies - integrate multiple subjects around a central theme. eg a unit on "oceans" could cover geography, science, reading, and art.
  • Use of Multimedia and Technology - incorporate videos, online simulations, and interactive apps eg digital storytelling, basic coding, or sound design.
  • Socratic Method and Open Discussions - encourage critical thinking by asking open-ended questions that stimulate discussion and analysis.
  • Gamified Learning - games that reinforce educational concepts. From board games that teach maths to interactive online simulations, gamification can make learning fun and engaging.
  • Inquiry-Based Learning - start with a question or problem, and research, investigate, and find answers independently.
  • Real-World Application and Practical Skills - eg, budgeting exercises or calculating compound interest can make maths practical, while writing a resume or managing a small project can teach planning and organisational skills.
• HEU suggest these ones when they ask for more information in this area:
  • Bloom's taxonomy for reflective - thinking to scaffold thinking and develop questions to guide reflective thinking.
  • Compare and contrast with texts, objects or locations.
  • “I used to think … but now I know” to help to check for understanding. Asked to reflect on learning as they compare before and after learning new ideas.
  • Reflect – Connect – Apply for practical learning applications,
  • Predict, observe and explain to encourage to analyse and interpret demonstrations or experiments in greater depth.

• No, you can home educate whenever you choose.
• You do not need to show a timetable or daily routine.

• HEU wants to see “high quality learning” and that looks different for every family.
  • You can use any tutors, classes, programs, activities, excursions, courses you choose.

• There is no length requirement. It's about ensuring you cover the specific areas mentioned above.
• Plans that are 1 page, or 60 pages are approved.
• Average would be 6-10 pages, depending on font and format.

• • You will be asked for more if you don't cover their learning areas, or it doesn't show “high quality learning”.
  • HEU will phone and/or send an email detailing what is required.
  • You can phone them and ask for more explanation, or you can dispute it if you think it has been included (they do get things wrong).

You will be given 28 days to provide extra information. If concerned, reach out to one of our Volunteers contact@homeeducationqld.org

• The HEU provides 3 Planning templates on their website and we have more here 

• Yes, we have some sample plans here

• Yes, do watch the Qld Registration Video from the HENs page here,
• HEQ Members can also attend the a members only Registraton Webinar to have any questions answered. See our Calendar for the next event!

• Yes, while we strongly encourage you to prepare your own Plan and Report, sometimes for many different reasons access to a service to pay for the paperwork is needed/desired.We're currently creating a database of these businesses which will be live shortly.