7–10Child Studies 7–10 Syllabus
The new Child Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Child Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
2026 and 2027 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 4
- CS4-ADJ-01
in Stage 4 teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8
Teachers select options from:
- Birth to 5 years
- Early childhood education and care
- The mental health and wellbeing of children
- Children globally
- School-developed option.
Identify the challenges affecting the growth and development of children around the world
Research the health status of children around the world
Examine factors that affect the health status of children outside Australia
Describe the impact of global issues on the health and wellbeing of children, including changes in climate
Investigate the nature of planetary health and its impact on the health of children globally
Evaluate global strategies and policies that support the health and wellbeing of children
Describe the importance of engaging with children on the issues that affect them around the world
Explain how developing respect for diversity supports the health and wellbeing of children globally
Describe how intercultural awareness can be enhanced through play and other experiences
Identify differences in access to education and child care around the world
Explain the role of education in supporting children to share their own cultures and learn about the diversity of other cultures
Compare differences in education and schooling for children in Australia and 2 other countries
Investigate the impact of historical and systemic factors on educational outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and for Indigenous children around the world
Explore different child-rearing practices globally
Compare the household responsibilities of children globally
Investigate the structure of family and its role in child rearing in 2 different countries and cultures
Discuss the influence of food availability on children around the world
Analyse how technology is used by children globally to support their development