Bullying, unmet special needs education, and system pressure appear to be some of the likely causes of a rise in homeschooling rates.   

The Ministry of Education’s data shows 11,400 children had an exemption from school, favouring home education last year - twice that of 2001. 

National Council of Home Educators government liaison Cynthia Hancox told Heather du Plessis-Allan resources are stretched, teachers are stressed, there are more children with additional needs, and the system isn't keeping up. 

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