South Africans read about a crisis in schools on almost a daily base. During last week, a new crisis was reported, namely that corporal punishment is still administered at schools. Since corporal punishment has been used in schools for hundreds of years and is generally regarded by parents and teachers as an effective means to discipline children, schools have not stopped administering corporal punishment after it became illegal in 1996. This...
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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 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...
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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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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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How does homeschooling work?
Homeschooling is different for every family as it depend on the parents educational goals for their children Education is the development of the...
