Community engagement

Public consultation now open on the Draft National Teacher Workforce Action Plan

The Tasmanian Government and the Department for Education, Children and Young People are committed to building our highly valued teaching…
Reports and publications

Annual Reports Tabled in Parliament

The 2021-22 Annual Reports for both the Department of Education and the Department of Communities Tasmania were tabled in Parliament during the last week of October.
Education and learning

Curious about hosting an international student?

Do you want to be Tasmania’s next Homestay Host of the Year? Homestay is a fantastic opportunity for your family…
Education and learning

Welcome to the Department for Education, Children and Young People

1 October 2022 marked the establishment of the new Department for Education, Children and Young People. The new Department brings…
Alerts and closures

Temporary School Closures – Wednesday, 28 September 2022

The Australian Education Union (AEU) has directed its members to participate in two hour stop work action on Wednesday 28 September 2022 from 8.30am to 10.30am.
For families

Safeguarding Officers in Schools project

The State Government has committed to appointing Safeguarding Officers in every Tasmanian Government school and planning for this work is under way.
Education and learning

STEM Specialist Teacher wins teaching fellowship

We are happy to join with Schools Plus and Commonwealth Bank in congratulating Montello Primary School teacher, Daniel Edwards, on winning a 2022 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award.
Education and learning

Respectful Schools Campaign continues

Encouraging respectful behaviours in school settings is an action the Department for Education, Children and Young People takes very seriously.