Comments

1. Jacqueline says:
   September 25, 2008 at 2:31 am

   Hi there, just finding it so hard to get my head aroung this application, Help!!!
2. Jacqueline says:
   September 25, 2008 at 2:34 am

   Is there some kind of a draft copy out there, a guideline of some sort? Feel so overwelmed
3. admin says:
   September 26, 2008 at 12:22 am

   I’ll send you a bunch of emails.

   Trust some of these will be a help. First look at the subject lines with exemption in them.

   Delete those that are not helpful for you.

   If you need any more help please email barbara@hef.org.nz your phone number and we will give you a ring. We are on a flat rate on our phone so it wont cost us anything.

   We are very happy to help.
4. Monica says:
   February 18, 2009 at 11:50 pm

   Hi Barbara,
   been sifting through your website, great stuff. Have send my application for exemption away around 3 weeks ago, so probably been 2 weeks since MOE have had it. Do you have any idea on what time frame we’re looking at to hear something ANYTHING, back from MOE?? We’re in Southland, so it was send to Dunedin.. Does that make a difference? Am anxious to get our son out of the school he’s in.. not going forward etc, does really well when homeschooled during the holidays etc but know legally he’s got to stay at school until we hear from MOE…. dreadful this waiting!!
5. Stephanie says:
   November 23, 2009 at 7:13 am

   Hi there

   I have my exemption form and have some ideas in mind already, but just wanting a bit of guidance as to how to put in writing. I just want to make sure I have covered everything and would hate to be declined because of insufficient information. So far I have found very little on the internet in the way of an example copy or anything of the like.

   Any help would be much appreciated. I’m trying to sort out now to be able to start the new year.
6. Craig Smith says:
   November 23, 2009 at 10:33 pm

   Gidday Stephanie,

   Please ring us at (06) 357-4399 or email me at craig@hef.org.nz with your phone number and I’ll ring you back to chat about this. Lots to say, and all of it good news. Nothing to panic or worry about.

   Regards,

   Craig Smith
   Home Education Foundation
7. Connie Savage says:
   June 4, 2010 at 10:46 am

   Hello

   I am applying for an exemption and would like to ask for a little guidance on completing the form, my situation maybe a little different than usual, I have spent 3 days on the internet trying to find guidance…hopefully Home Education Foundation can help 🙂

   Thanks.
8. Craig Smith says:
   June 4, 2010 at 12:59 pm

   Gidday Connie,

   Give us a ring at 906) 357-4399 or email at craig@hef.org.nz.

   Giving advice on exemptions is what we do.

   For Free. As a Charitable Trust, we give as much as we can free of charge.

   Regards,

   Craig
9. admin says:
   September 23, 2010 at 9:56 pm

   Here are a couple of links that you might find helpful:

   http://hef.org.nz/2010/making-an-application-for-exemption-from-enrolment-and-attendance-at-a-school/

   AND

   http://hef.org.nz/2010/a-collection-of-exemption-tips-and-ideas/
10. Patricia says:
    October 7, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    Hi, i’m applying for an exemption but haven’t a clue how to put it all down on paper, i’m starting to feel a little overwhelmed, i’ve search the internet for draft samples or formats but to my disapointment have had no luck.

    Could someone please help, it would be appreciated.

    Thanks!
11. Craig Smith says:
    October 8, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Gidday Patricia,

    I’ll give you two links to two other pages on this very website.

    The first is a cut down version of the exemption application, showing you exactly which comments the Min of Ed expects you to reply to:

    http://hef.org.nz/2010/making-an-application-for-exemption-from-enrolment-and-attendance-at-a-school/

    The second is a lengthy letter giving all kinds of tips on how to answer the comments:

    http://hef.org.nz/2010/a-collection-of-exemption-tips-and-ideas/

    I’d suggest reading those two, having a go at answering the questions, then giving me a ring at (06) 357-4399 or emailing me your phone number and I’ll ring you (email me at craig@hef.org.nz) or email me the draft of your exemption answers and I’ll comment on them.

    It seems complicated at first, but it really isn’t that bad at all. We can talk you through it. All free of charge. That’s why we’re here.

    Regards,

    Craig Smith
    Home Education Foundation
12. Patricia says:
    October 15, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    Thank you, craig for the 2 links,ill go over them and see how i go. Thanks, i really apprciate the help and im sure i get alot from it.

    Patricia. 🙂