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flag Homeschooling in NSW more than doubled from 2019 to 2024, with concerns over education quality and child safety.

flag Homeschooling in New South Wales more than doubled from 2019 to 2024, rising from 5,906 to 12,762 students, according to an audit released September 25, 2025. flag The increase is linked to pandemic-related changes and dissatisfaction with traditional schooling, with about half of homeschooled students previously attending public schools. flag A broader shift saw 33,579 students enroll in alternative education settings. flag The audit found the NSW Department of Education and NESA failed to ensure quality education, lacking clear policies, measurable outcomes, or formal assessments of learning or instruction. flag Home visits by NESA were not used for child welfare checks, revealing protection gaps. flag The report recommended stronger regulation, improved child safety measures, and a new strategy for alternative education, noting similar challenges exist across Australia.

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