Archive for July 2020
Parents call for support for non-government schools during Covid-19 crisis to safeguard children’s education
The Federal Government should be supporting non-government schools during the COVID-19 crisis and do everything it can to maintain the stability of education provision in Australia for the sake of students. The last thing that schools, students and parents need right now is further instability. Despite the extra demands distance education is putting on parents,…
Read MoreFamilies forced to home educate during COVID-19 crisis need urgent help
‘The government needs to step up and better support students and their families forced into home learning during the COVID-19 crisis. In a letter to the Education Minister Dan Tehan, the Australian Parents Council (APC) says immediate action is required to help parents, many of whom have lost their jobs, or are taking time off…
Read MoreSubmission to the review on senior secondary pathways into work, further education and training.
The Australian Parents Council included in it’s submission that: a lack of knowledge and understanding of modern education pathways by parents is acting as a barrier for some students a single numerical ranking does not speak to the holistic achievement of 13 years of schooling. 2019 APC Submission Review into Senior Secondary Pathways
Read More2019 Parent sentiment survey results
Our survey into communication and relationships between home and school found that parents want more information about the social and emotional progress of their child at school as well as academics. Parents also want to be involved early when there’s a problem. But parents are reluctant to put extra burden on teachers. 2019 Parent Sentiment…
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