We love Country book for Tasmanian children

A new children’s picture book which explores connection to Country will make its way to every Tasmanian Government primary school, Child and Family Learning Centre and library this week.

Every school day matters campaign

The Department for Education, Children and Young People has launched their new Every school day matters campaign. It highlights the…

Hillcrest Primary School Anniversary

On the 16th of December, we acknowledged and remember Addison, Chace, Jalailah, Jye, Peter and Zane – six precious young…

Therapeutic approach to youth justice reforms

The Tasmanian Government is committed to establishing new facilities as part of a reform of the entire Youth Justice System. Young…

Safeguarding Leads appointed in schools

A Safeguarding Lead has been appointed in every Tasmanian Government school to help ensure all children and young people in…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.