In 1998 there was a total of 5,274 homeschoolers; in 2011 there were 6,517 – an increase of 23.6 per cent. Between 1 July 20010 and 1 July 2011 the number of homeschoolers decreased by 265 students – a 3.9 per cent decrease. Figure 1: Number of Homeschooling Students 1998-2011…
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Homeschooling as at 1 July 2011 figures are now out
Statistics on Homeschooling As at 1 July 2011 there were 6,517 home schooled students recorded on the Ministry of Education’s homeschooling database, which represents less than one per cent of total school enrolments as at 1 July 2011. These students belonged to 3,532 families. For more statistic go to: http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/statistics/schooling/homeschooling/homeschooling-as-at-1-july-2011…
“Home Schooling Declaration and Allowance July — December 2011”
The Ministry of Education “Home Schooling Declaration and Allowance July — December 2011” form needs to be completed and returned to the MoE office by Friday 25 November 2011. Payment will be made Monday 12 December 2011.
Home Educators meeting with the ERO and MoE 12 July 2011
Minutes Liaison Meeting Between National Council of Home Educators NZ and Education Review Office ERO office in Wellington, Tuesday 12 July 2011. Present: Chris Close of Auckland Home Educators (AHE); Audrey Wells of NCHENZ & AHE; Nina Wright of Canterbury Home Educators (CHE); Paulette Fawcett of Christian Home Educating…
Christchurch earthquake
All schools and early childhood services in Christchurch City must remain closed until further notice and follow Civil Defence advice about the conditions of the state of emergency. For more information keep an eye on: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/Schools/SchoolOperations/CanterburyEarthquake/AnnouncementsAndUpdates.aspx As of the earthquake all truancy was frozen. So anyone who keeps their child/ren…