Department for Education

The Department for Education provides a range of integrated education, training and child development services to benefit children, young people and families. These services improve education and developmental outcomes for children through to transition to adulthood, reflecting the commitment to support every child towards their aspirations.

Chief Executive: Professor Martin Westwell

Department for Education organisation chart

Services

Applications

• Access equipment and assistive technology in public schools and preschools
  
• English language support
  
• Exemption from attending school
  
• Get copies of education results and qualifications
  
• Home education
  
• Host an international student
  
• School Card scheme
  
• Support for students with complex health needs or disability
  

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Bookings and reservations

• Respite care - under 18s with disability
  

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Complaints, feedback and appeals

• Feedback and complaints about a school or preschool
  
• Feedback and complaints about child care services
  

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Concessions, rebates and grants

• Parents in Education funding for school and preschool communities
  
• Payments and financial support schemes to help with education expenses
  
• School Card scheme
  
• Travel concession and allowances
  

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Notifications and reporting

• Report bullying and harassment
  

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