Students learning at home in remote areas, stuck in hospitals or trying to solve exams behind bars are not given the same attention as their peers in traditional schools.

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The NSW Department of Education and the state's Education Standards Authority are falling behind in supporting students across alternative and home schools, an auditor-general's report has found.

"The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant changes to education, technology and student needs," said the report released on Thursday.

"However, the depar

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