Get Form 1: Application For Initial Registration (or Exemption From ...

Filling out the FORM 1 for initial registration or exemption from registration for home schooling is a crucial step in ensuring your child’s education pathway is officially recognized. This guide will provide you with clear and concise instructions to help you complete the form thoroughly and accurately online.

Follow the steps to complete your application effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your designated editor.
2. Input the applicant’s full name, including the title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Other) and both given and family names. Ensure that all fields are accurately filled.
3. Provide the postal address where all correspondence will be sent, along with your contact telephone number and email address.
4. If the home address is the same as the postal address, indicate this by writing 'as above' in the relevant field. Otherwise, provide the full home address where home schooling will occur.
5. Enter the child’s details, including their full name and date of birth, ensuring to mark their gender appropriately.
6. Indicate the child’s Indigenous status by ticking the relevant box.
7. State your relationship to the child, selecting from the options provided. If you are a legal guardian, attach the necessary supporting documents.
8. Clarify whether the child is the subject of a current Court Order by ticking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. If yes, attach the relevant document.
9. If applicable, indicate if the child is a State Ward and attach any necessary letters of consent.
10. Indicate if you have previously applied for home schooling and provide details if you have.
11. If applying for an exemption on religious grounds, check the appropriate box and specify the years of schooling you plan to deliver.
12. Mention any educational issues or special needs your child may have in the provided space. You may attach additional information if necessary.
13. In the optional section, briefly explain your reasoning for choosing to home school, selecting from the provided categories.
14. Indicate your preparedness for the assessment visit by confirming you have the required documents and resources by checking yes or no on each point.
15. Sign the application form where indicated, noting that one parent must sign, with an option for a second parent’s signature. Remember to include the date of signing.
16. After completing the form, you can save your changes, download, print, or share the completed application as needed.

Start completing your application for initial registration or exemption from registration online today!