Applications
Browse our directory of approved educational software and learning subscriptions. Learn about our compliance requirements and submit requests for new applications to support your teaching.
Important Compliance Information
All educational software and online services used at Silkwood must be approved to ensure student safety, data privacy compliance, and alignment with our educational standards. Only use applications listed in the approved directory below or submit a request for review.
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Need an Application That's Not Listed?
Submit a request for review and our team will evaluate it for compliance and educational value.
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Upcoming: Children's Online Privacy Code (December 2026)
Australia's new Children's Online Privacy Code is set to take effect in December 2026. It will place stronger obligations on online services likely to be accessed by children under 16, including stricter consent requirements, data minimisation, and the right to erasure.
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All applications must comply with Australian Privacy Principles and ensure student data is protected. Services must have clear privacy policies and data handling procedures.
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Applications must meet industry security standards including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits. Cloud services must be hosted in compliant data centers.
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Software must demonstrate clear educational benefits and align with curriculum requirements. Applications should support learning outcomes and pedagogical goals.
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Applications should meet WCAG accessibility standards to ensure all students can access and benefit from the educational content and features.
Approval Process
Our application approval process ensures that all software used at Silkwood meets our high standards for safety, privacy, and educational value.
rate_review 1. Initial Review
IT team reviews the application for technical requirements, security, and privacy compliance.
psychology 2. Educational Assessment
Learning Design team and Principal evaluate the educational value and alignment with learning objectives.
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Leadership team provides final approval and the application is added to the approved list.
category Application Categories & Parent Consent
All digital tools and services used at Silkwood are grouped into three categories based on their purpose and how they are introduced to students. Parents provide consent for each category as part of the enrolment process, with different opt-out rights depending on the category.