What you might be running.
WHAT FORMS EXIST
Primary and secondary schools Nursery and early years provision Vocational and technical training Professional and examination preparation Language schools Online courses and programmes Coaching and tutoring
WHY THE DISTINCTION MATTERS
Regulation, staffing, premises requirements and economics differ substantially.
WHAT SCHOOLS REQUIRE
Approval or registration with the relevant education authority Qualified staff Premises meeting defined standards Compliance with curriculum requirements
WHAT VOCATIONAL TRAINING MAY REQUIRE
Accreditation by the relevant body Approved curricula Assessment arrangements
WHAT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING MAY REQUIRE
Approval by the professional body whose examinations you prepare for.
WHAT ONLINE PROVISION MAY AVOID
Premises requirements.
WHAT IT DOES NOT AVOID
Requirements about awarding qualifications.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH FIRST
Whether what you intend requires approval.
WHY FIRST
Operating without required approval can result in closure.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH SECOND
Who regulates it.
WHY THAT VARIES
Education is regulated at both federal and state level, and by sector bodies.
WHAT TO VERIFY
Current requirements, directly with the relevant authority.
WHAT TO TREAT THIS CATEGORY AS
General operational guidance, not a substitute for regulatory advice.
