New syllabus rollout
NESA has released a range of new syllabuses in the past weeks, following the revamped schedule the NSW government published upon taking office in 2023.
The IEU welcomes the 2027 implementation date, which will allow teachers appropriate lead time for planning and resource development.
On balance, the new syllabuses appear to address our core concerns around the need to reduce workloads; however, as is often the case, the proof will be in the implementation.
The consent element of the new primary syllabus content focuses on respectful relationships – sharing toys, joining games etc – and the age-appropriate content should hold no concerns for members (or employers) in religious schools. For more, see article.
