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FAQs
- Why is the SACE Board conducting public consultation?
- What is being consulted on?
- Why are you consulting on both the curriculum and assessment model and Essential English?
- Who can participate?
- Do I need to be an Essential English teacher to provide feedback?
- How do I participate?
- Do I need to review any materials before completing the survey?
- How long will the consultation take?
- Can I provide feedback on only some aspects of the proposal?
- Can I provide feedback on implementation, resources or professional learning?
- What kind of feedback is most useful?
- I don't agree with some aspects of the proposal. Should I still participate?
- What happens to my feedback?
- Will every suggestion be adopted?
- Will I find out what happened as a result of the consultation?
- What is accreditation?
- Does participation in consultation mean the subject has already been approved?
- Is this consultation only about Essential English?
- Am I seeing the complete subject outline?
- Will there be opportunities to provide feedback on other renewed subjects?
- What happens after consultation and accreditation?
- Who can I contact if I have questions?
Why is the SACE Board conducting public consultation?
Public consultation is an important part of the Subject Renewal process. It ensures proposed subjects benefit from a diverse range of perspectives and helps us refine and strengthen the subject before it progresses towards accreditation.
What is being consulted on?
This consultation seeks feedback on:
- the proposed curriculum and assessment model
- the new Stage 1 Essential English subject outline snapshot
- how the key drivers of Subject Renewal are reflected in curriculum and assessment design.
Why are you consulting on both the curriculum and assessment model and Essential English?
The new Stage 1 Essential English subject outline snapshot is the first example of the new curriculum and assessment model in practice. Consulting on both allows stakeholders to provide feedback on the broader direction of curriculum and assessment and how it is reflected within a subject.
Who can participate?
Anyone with an interest in the future of learning and assessment in the SACE is welcome to participate, including students, teachers, school leaders, tertiary and industry stakeholders and professional associations.
Do I need to be an Essential English teacher to provide feedback?
No. The consultation also provides an opportunity to consider the broader curriculum and assessment model that will inform future Subject Renewal work. Some consultation questions are specifically for English teachers.
How do I participate?
Simply access the consultation survey and follow the prompts. The survey contains the consultation materials, explanatory videos and opportunities to provide feedback throughout the process.
For the best experience, we recommend completing the survey on a laptop or desktop device.
Do I need to review any materials before completing the survey?
No. The consultation survey includes the information, videos and excerpts needed to support your participation. You will be guided through the consultation materials as part of the survey.
How long will the consultation take?
The time required will vary depending on how much detail you choose to engage with and the level of feedback you wish to provide. The survey includes consultation materials, videos and opportunities to provide feedback throughout the process.
Can I provide feedback on only some aspects of the proposal?
We encourage participants to engage with the full consultation, you do not need to provide detailed feedback on every aspect.
Can I provide feedback on implementation, resources or professional learning?
Yes. While implementation support materials are not the focus of this consultation, participants are welcome to provide specific feedback on matters that may support successful implementation of the renewed subject.
What kind of feedback is most useful?
The most valuable feedback is:
- specific
- constructive
- informed by your experience and expertise
- focused on opportunities to strengthen the proposed curriculum and assessment model or subject outline.
Where possible, explain the reasoning behind your feedback.
I don't agree with some aspects of the proposal. Should I still participate?
Yes. Public consultation is designed to gather a broad range of views. We welcome both positive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
What happens to my feedback?
We will consider all feedback received through consultation and make appropriate refinements before the subject outline progresses towards accreditation.
Will every suggestion be adopted?
Not necessarily. Feedback will be considered alongside evidence gathered throughout the Subject Renewal process, educational research, curriculum requirements and accreditation requirements. Not all suggestions can be incorporated, but all feedback will be reviewed. We will share key insights, themes and outcomes with participants.
Will I find out what happened as a result of the consultation?
Yes. Following consultation, we will share key insights and outcomes with participants, including how feedback informed the next stage of the process.
What is accreditation?
Accreditation is the formal quality assurance process through which proposed SACE subjects are formally reviewed and approved for use in schools.
Does participation in consultation mean the subject has already been approved?
No. The subject is a snapshot in draft form. Public consultation is occurring before accreditation so that feedback can inform progress towards accreditation.
Is this consultation only about Essential English?
Essential English is the first subject being released for public consultation. It is also the first example of the new curriculum and assessment model in practice. Insights gained through this consultation will help inform future subject renewal across the SACE.
Am I seeing the complete subject outline?
No. The consultation materials provide a snapshot of the proposed renewed subject and are designed to support feedback on its overall direction and design. Some elements, including performance standards and subject content (where applicable), will be developed further following consultation and added before the subject progresses to accreditation.
Will there be opportunities to provide feedback on other renewed subjects?
Yes. Public consultation for the draft renewed Stage 1 Music and Stage 1 Language Continuers subject outlines will open on 7 September 2026.
What happens after consultation and accreditation?
Following consultation, feedback will be reviewed and used to refine the subject outline before it progresses towards accreditation.
Following accreditation, 2027 will focus on implementation readiness activities, including professional learning, resource development and support for schools and teachers. The renewed Stage 1 Essential English, Music and Language Continuers subjects are planned for first teaching in 2028.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions about the consultation or experience technical difficulties accessing the survey, please contact askSACE on 1300 322 920 or email askSACE@sa.gov.au