Developmental Educator Support for Home Schooling Families
Individualised, practical, and supportive guidance for homeschool children
Supporting Home Learning in a Way That Fits Your Child
Home schooling can look different for every child and that’s okay.
I support home schooling families to create learning that is individualised, practical and responsive to each child’s strengths and needs.
My role is to help learning at home feel more achievable, meaningful, and sustainable, while supporting children’s development, confidence, and participation in everyday life.
What Does a Developmental Educator Do?
A Developmental Educator supports children’s social, emotional, behavioural, and functional development within everyday environments.
For home‑schooling families, this means working alongside parents to:
- break learning into manageable steps
- adapt activities to suit the child
- build skills through real life experiences
- support emotional regulation and behaviour
- strengthen confidence for both the child and their family
Support is always tailored and collaborative, there is no one size fits all approach.
How I Support Home Schooling Families
A Developmental Educator can support home schooling families by helping create learning that is individualised, practical and responsive to each child’s strengths and needs.
Support may include:
Developmental and Emotional Support
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Behaviour and participation support
- Building confidence, resilience, and self‑esteem
- Supporting independence and coping skills
Learning and Functional Skill Support
- Breaking learning into manageable, achievable steps
- Adapting learning activities to suit developmental needs
- Functional learning through everyday routines and activities
- Building engagement and participation in home learning
Practical Tools and Strategies
- Visual supports and routines
- Communication and social skill support
- Individualised goal setting and progress monitoring
Parent Coaching and Family Support
- Parent coaching and collaborative problem‑solving
- Understanding your child’s developmental needs
- Creating realistic routines and expectations
- Practical strategies that fit everyday family life
The aim is to make learning at home feel less overwhelming and more positive, supporting the whole family along the way.
My Approach
- Strengths‑based – building on what your child can already do
- Child‑centred – learning that respects individuality
- Family‑focused – supporting parents, not just children
- Practical – strategies designed for real homes and real lives
I work with families to build skills gradually, so both children and parents feel confident and supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a Developmental Educator support home schooling children?
A Developmental Educator works alongside families to make home learning more accessible, structured, and meaningful. This can include parent coaching, routines, visual supports, emotional regulation strategies, communication and social skill support, behaviour support, functional learning and individualised goal setting.
Do you replace a homeschool teacher?
No. Parents remain their child’s primary educators. I support development and learning by helping tailor strategies and approaches that fit your child and homeschooling style.
Is this only for children with additional needs?
No. Many families seek Developmental Educator support to better understand their child, support regulation or participation, or reduce stress around learning.
Do you work with parents as well as children?
Yes. Supporting parents helps create lasting, meaningful change for children.
What does support look like in practice?
Support may include in‑home or community‑based sessions, parent coaching, child‑focused sessions, or a combination, always guided by family goals and priorities.
Other details
Session options may include:
- One‑to‑one child support
- Parent coaching and consultation
- In‑home, community‑based or in clinic support
- Online sessions
Services are offered to families funded under the following categories:
- Private
- NDIS - Self or Plan Managed