Information Index

Below is an index of articles and information. Each one is linked - click on it to go to the full information.
If you prefer to scroll all articles in blog format, go HERE

Start Here

Want to homeschool? Have lots of questions? Start with THIS article which explains how to get started and answers lots of FAQs. 

*New* Video

Home Education Information Presentation Video

Exemption Applications

Cynthia's Exemption Guides & Services
​Seven Learning Areas - do we need them?
​How Different Must My Applications Be?
​Including Multiple Children in One Application
​​Exemptions - Children with Significant Disabilities
​Ministry Regional Offices & Contacts
Asked For Additional Information? Don't panic
​Declined Exemptions - Stats, Reasons, Next Steps

COVID-19

Exemptions & Declarations in Lockdown
Unexpectedly Homeschooling 
Home Educators & Vaccine Mandates
A Rumour: Homeschooling applications closing
School's Back & I Don't Have an Exemption Yet - Help!

Monitoring/Reviews of Home Education

How Home Education Programmes are Monitored
History & Statistics of ERO reviews
ERO Survey 2022

Learning Ideas & Useful Resources

Unit Study & Lapbook: St Patrick & Ireland
Schonell & Burt Tests

Current Media Requests

From time to time, media contact me asking for families to participate in various projects or interviews. Links to info on current ones here.
Deer Heart Films project showcasing alternative learning

Things To Know

Part time Te Kura Students Underpaid Supervision Allowance (2023)
2023 Ministry Update of Exemption Application Documents
Response to media article "Calling for greater monitoring of homeschoolers"

Getting Started FAQs

Do I need an exemption to take my 5yo out of school?
Must my child remain in school during the exemption process? (Truancy)
School's Back & I Don't Have an Exemption Yet - Help!
Can my 5yo stay in ECE, with funding?
Can I homeschool part time?
Things to think about when considering hiring help (and other thoughts for new home educators)
Home Education Success Stories
High School Qualification Options
Te Kura & Other Distance Schools vs Homeschooling

Foreign Students & Visitors

Home Educating in NZ for foreign nationals
​​Foreign-born children of Kiwis - an anomaly

Homeschooling FAQs

Family Homeschool Numbers & NSNs
Do I have to do Jury Duty?
Employment of Home Educated Students
6 Monthly Declarations and Allowances
Supervision Allowance & Te Kura or Distance Learning
10 Week School Trial Policy
Accessing NCEA for Home Educated Students

High School Qualifications

High School Qualification Options for Home Educators
News: Flexible New Quals Framework (CENZ)

Importing Resources

Avoiding extra costs at the border
​Changes to GST and Customs Fees Dec 2019
​Ordering ACE products

Law & Policy Information

Statistics

Current Affairs & Advocacy

Past Issues & Events, Older Articles