Current situation: Updated 28th August 2023
Next availability for application reviews: week beginning 11th September
Next availability for phone consults: week beginning 4th September
Next availability to write applications: week beginning 11th September
Please also note: I will be unavailable for the entire month of November. For those wanting to do exemptions ready to begin homeschooling in the new year, applications should ideally be submitted by mid November. For both those reasons, if this is you and you'd like my assistance, I recommend you contact me sooner rather than later.
Next availability for application reviews: week beginning 11th September
Next availability for phone consults: week beginning 4th September
Next availability to write applications: week beginning 11th September
Please also note: I will be unavailable for the entire month of November. For those wanting to do exemptions ready to begin homeschooling in the new year, applications should ideally be submitted by mid November. For both those reasons, if this is you and you'd like my assistance, I recommend you contact me sooner rather than later.
Before emailing me, please read the following:
Note: I will always answer emails, usually within 2 working days (when my office is open), but possibly up to a week during busy periods. If you don't get a response in that time, check your spam folder, and then email again (letting me know you previously did), and include your phone number. It may be that I didn't get your email, or you didn't receive my reply.
A new guide to planning your home education program is now available, along with an updated version of my current exemption guide. These will assist anyone who is figuring out how to get started and how to write an exemption application. See HERE
New to homeschooling? I've put together THIS article which explains how to get started and answers many FAQs. I've also created a video about the application process HERE
Heard the rumour that homeschool applications are closing? Read THIS. Heard the rumour that vaccine mandates apply to homeschoolers? Read THIS. I keep an eye on these and related matters and will update those posts with any changes.
To save time, please read the following and follow the links where applicable.
Note: I will always answer emails, usually within 2 working days (when my office is open), but possibly up to a week during busy periods. If you don't get a response in that time, check your spam folder, and then email again (letting me know you previously did), and include your phone number. It may be that I didn't get your email, or you didn't receive my reply.
A new guide to planning your home education program is now available, along with an updated version of my current exemption guide. These will assist anyone who is figuring out how to get started and how to write an exemption application. See HERE
New to homeschooling? I've put together THIS article which explains how to get started and answers many FAQs. I've also created a video about the application process HERE
Heard the rumour that homeschool applications are closing? Read THIS. Heard the rumour that vaccine mandates apply to homeschoolers? Read THIS. I keep an eye on these and related matters and will update those posts with any changes.
To save time, please read the following and follow the links where applicable.
- For those wanting help with exemptions, my guide pack is a great place to start! It's available to purchase online HERE, for instant download. If you need help deciding what resources to use, my manual on planning your programme will be of benefit. See HERE.
- For those who would like an exemption application review, please download the pdf document with everything you need to know HERE. When you send me your completed application, I will book your review as soon as possible. Currently that is typically in the week following. Eg if you send me an application to review on Weds, I will complete it in the following Mon-Fri, unless I have space earlier.
- For those who would like me to write an application, the information to get started is HERE. When you return the completed documents to me, I will queue up your application. My policy is to book this service in the order in which I have received required information and payment.
- For those who would like a phone consult, I have a several slots available each week which fill fast. Please use the form below to contact me and I will advise available times. Please include your phone number.
- If you have been asked for more information about an application by the Ministry, you have up to 4 weeks from the date of their request to respond before your application lapses. After you contact me I will ask you to send me your original application and all additional correspondence with the Ministry so far; once I review it I can explain the next steps. Meanwhile you may benefit from purchasing and reading my guide if you have not previously, to help you better understand application requirements.
Some useful links for home education related information:
My exemption guide and services: www.cynthiahancox.com/homeschooling.html
My information articles: www.cynthiahancox.com/information-index.html
If you'd like to donate to support the work I do: https://www.cynthiahancox.com/donate.html
NCHENZ website: www.nchenz.org.nz
Ministry of Education's home education page and forms: https://parents.education.govt.nz/primary-school/schooling-in-nz/home-education/
My exemption guide and services: www.cynthiahancox.com/homeschooling.html
My information articles: www.cynthiahancox.com/information-index.html
If you'd like to donate to support the work I do: https://www.cynthiahancox.com/donate.html
NCHENZ website: www.nchenz.org.nz
Ministry of Education's home education page and forms: https://parents.education.govt.nz/primary-school/schooling-in-nz/home-education/
