Parents that consider home education often ask how they should choose a curriculum, or which curriculum is the best. These parents are also often anxious to make this choice as soon as possible, because they are concerned that the child will fall “behind”. Before answering this question, it is important to understand that a curriculum is a body of knowledge that somebody else thinks that your child should learn. This “somebody...
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Homeschooling and the law
Home schooling was recognized in 1996 in Section 51 of the SA Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to be a qualified teacher?
No. Research has found no correlation between the qualification of the parent and the academic performance of the child. Research shows that...
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Where can I find homeschool support groups?
There are many support groups consisting of parents that do things together and help each other. These groups operate on Facebook, mailing lists and...
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Is home education often used as a smoke screen to hide child neglect?
State interference in home education is often justified as something that can identify situations where home education is used as a smoke screen to...
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Do homeschoolers take holidays?
Yes, they take breaks. Some homeschool families follow the public school year calendar especially if they are involved in sport and music...
