The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and the Department of Education in the Western Cape (WCED) had a meeting, and came to an agreement that equality is the key cornerstone of education. This means that “… black and white, rich and poor kids have the same levels of education so that they can have the same pass rates.” Head of the department Penny Vinjevolt confirms that the provincial Department...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do home learners get homework?
In general all their schoolwork is homework and they do not get to do extra work in the afternoons. A tutor might give some extra work to complete...
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Do home learners sometimes wish they were in school and were normal?
They generally like being homeschooled. Some homelearners go to school for the experience but many return to homeschooling as within the homeschool...
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Can I be a working mom and homeschool?
Single parents who are committed to homeschool organize a schedule around their work commitments and sometimes involve family or tutors to assist...
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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...
