Education and training

Active and Creative Kids vouchers

Freedom to play

The NSW Government is helping with the cost of sport, recreation, creative and cultural activities with $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers.

Voucher 1 2025 is now available. If you have not used voucher 2 2024, you can use this together with the new voucher before 14 July 2025 for a combined total of $100.

Check your eligibility and apply now

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Early childhood development

What happens during the first 2000 days of your child’s life (pregnancy to age 5) has a huge impact on how they grow, develop and learn. Visit the Parent and Carer Hub to find out how to give your child the best start in life.

Primary and high school

Enrol in a public primary school or high school or find out about school term dates and the education system.

Home schooling

Parents may choose to home school their children in NSW. NESA regulates home schooling and registers eligible children. Find out about home schooling and the resources available to parents.

Latest education and training updates

Official notice

23 June 2025

Confirmation of Entry: implementing digital signatures and verification

From 2026, students will be able to digitally sign and verify their Confirmation of Entry.

Ministerial media release

22 June 2025

Equipping the workforce to build NSW homes: Record Investment in TAFE and Skills

The Minns Labor Government’s 2025-26 Budget will deliver a record $3.4 billion investment in TAFE and skills funding , as part of its plan to tackle the housing crisis by building the skilled workforce needed to construct more homes across the state.

Ministerial media release

18 June 2025

NSW Budget delivers major upgrade for Thornton Public School

Maitland students will soon be enjoying new play space and modern classrooms as the Minns Labor Government delivers a multimillion-dollar upgrade for historic Thornton Public School in the 2025-26 Budget.

Ministerial media release

17 June 2025

Record $9 billion for schools across NSW including a new public school in Sydney’s growing South West

The Minns Labor Government will deliver a record $9 billion over four years for school infrastructure in the 2025-26 Budget — continuing the work of rebuilding public education in NSW.

Ministerial media release

12 June 2025

Young Hunter families to benefit from creation of 1,000 new free public preschool places

Hundreds of families in the Hunter are closer to accessing free early learning, as contracts to deliver 12 new public preschools are awarded as part of the Minns Labor Government’s historic program to build 100 new public preschools across NSW.