Homeschool Support Letter Template (Psychologist Report for Home Education – WA)

Support families navigating home education approvals with a clear, professional letter grounded in clinical reasoning.

This template is designed for psychologists writing reports to the WA Department of Education (Home Education Moderation), particularly for children with neurodevelopmental and mental health needs who are unable to access mainstream schooling.

📄 What’s Included-2-page clinical letter template (DOCX)-Structured sections aligned with education review expectations:-Clinical relationship & background-Impact on educational participation-Barriers to mainstream schooling-Home education approach & supports-Summary & professional recommendation-Pre-written clinical phrasing (editable placeholders)-Professional, strengths-based language

👥 Who It’s For-Psychologists (provisional, registered, clinical)-Clinicians supporting:-Autism / ADHD / AuDHD-PDA profiles-Anxiety and school refusal-Complex neurodevelopmental presentations-Private practice and NDIS clinicians

🛠️ How to Use-Open in Word or Google Docs-Replace placeholders with client-specific details-Tailor clinical language to reflect your formulation-Submit as supporting documentation for home education registration

🧠 Why This HelpsSaves time writing detailed support letters from scratchProvides structure aligned with education department expectations

Helps clearly communicate:-Why school is not currently appropriate-What supports are in place-Why home education is the least restrictive option-Uses balanced, non-defensive clinical language

📍 Region NoteDesigned for Western Australia (WA) home education processes, but can be adapted for other regions.

📁 FormatEditable .DOCX fileClean, minimal clinical formatEasy to customise for individual clients

⚠️ ImportantThis template is a guide and should be adapted based on clinical judgement, supervision requirements, and individual case context.