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Home education or homeschooling is an option in New Zealand which allows parents to support and manage their children’s learning rather than having them enrolled in a schooling institution.   This option allows families the freedom to teach and learn the way they wish, choose their curriculum, be flexible with when and where learning takes place and to take advantage of real world learning opportunities.  While home education may not be for everyone, here at freedom ed we commend and support ALL educators and learners who are trying to rethink education to ensure learners are getting what they need in life and in learning.

For more information about homeschooling as an education option check our our FREE spotlight with Cynthia Hancox. 

We can, and will, support you as parents and as educators in your child’s home education journey.  Take a look at our options below and get in touch if you have any further questions.

How can we help?

Exemptions

Get personalised support to write a clear, thorough exemption application that reflects your child’s learning and your approach to education. Whether you're just getting started or feeling stuck, I can guide you through the process or help write it with you. Support available for all styles, from structured to child-led.
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Assessments

Find out where your child's strength and needs are and where they sit academically within the New Zealand curriculum levels. Assessment can include reading, writing & maths or your choice. Use assessment info to guide learning, celebrate progress or to prepare for a possible return to the classroom.
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Membership

Our thought provoking membership supports schools, teachers and parent educators to rethink and re design what learning looks like for our children. Each spotlight is designed to engage thinking, provide strategies and give insight into what we can do better. Also included is project based learning resources.
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Exemptions

If you’re just getting started with homeschooling and feel unsure how to approach your child’s exemption application – I can help.

If you’ve written your exemption but want someone to look over it, check it meets the requirements, or help refine your ideas – I can help.

If you’d rather not write it at all and want someone to help you from start to finish – I can help.

Your exemption application needs to show that your child will be taught at least as regularly and well as they would be at school – but that doesn’t mean it has to look like school. I offer support for all homeschooling styles, including structured, child-led, unschooling, and anything in between.

Whether you’re confident in your approach or not sure where to begin, I’ll work with you to create an application that reflects your child’s needs and your educational values.

Exemption Guidance – from $40 

Exemption Checking – from $80

Exemption Writing – from $150

Email kate@freedomed.co.nz to get started

Assessment

If you are new to homeschooling and are not sure where to begin your childs’ reading/writing/maths learning – I can help

If you have been homeschooling for a while and would like to know how they are progressing and where they sit against the New Zealand curriculum – I can help

If you are considering a return to traditional schooling and want to ensure your child is achieving at an appropriate level – I can help

Learning is about far more than reading, writing and maths, however these core areas are the academic building blocks to further learning. A full assessment for your primary/intermediate aged child covers all three of these areas and includes a report outlining strengths and needs to allow you to guide their further learning. 

Alternatively if you have concerns or are struggling with just one of these learning areas then a single curriculum assessment can be offered also.

Reading Assessment $60

Writing Assessment $60

Maths Assessment $60

Full Academic Assessment (reading, writing, maths) $160

Email kate@freedomed.co.nz to arrange.

Membership

Our mission is to empower educators to question the way we do things.  To implement ways that achieve educational freedom, engagement and enjoyment for both learners and educators.  To create inclusive learning environments that foster a culture of connection and curiosity.  As a home educator our membership is here to support you to engage your child, challenge your thinking around teaching and learning and help make your home education journey just that little bit easier.

If accessing great content and using it in your own way is what you are after then our membership alone could be for you.

Spotlight Learning

The same professional learning and development (PLD) that is available to our schools and teachers is available to you!  These are bite size learnings that help you to rethink education as you know it.

YOU are your child’s educator/teacher and YOU are your child’s school so these spotlights will benefit you just as they do schools and teachers in traditional settings.

Yoga & Mindfulness
Sara Warnock is passionate about spreading wellness throughout schools using yoga and mindfulness. She shares with us the science behind the practice, practical tips for teachers and lots more. Upskill yourself and make a real difference to yourself and your learners.
Homeschooling
Join Cynthia Hancox as we discuss all things homeschooling. We delve into the what, why, and how, of this educational choice. Cynthia provides helpful advice for parents as well as schools & teachers who can support families in their ongoing education journey. (FREE)
Teaching as Inquiry
Rebbecca Sweeney's understanding, experience, and expertise around the ins and outs, benefits, and practices of teaching as inquiry is second to none. Join us as Rebecca shares how effective Spirals of Inquiry can transform learning for students, teachers, and schools.
Neurodiversity
Jenny Tebbutt has a wealth of knowledge and experience in identifying and supporting children with learning difficulties. She shares details with us about how and why these learners are being let down and what schools, teachers, and parents can do about it
Project Based Learning
Lauren Pugh shares with us the why and how of project-based learning. She steps us through a straightforward model and provides insight into the hands-on engaging, and actionable learning that awaits.
Collaboration
Join Lizzy Bayliss as we discuss the wonderful world of collaboration in education. Become inspired by hearing the benefits to learners and teachers, along with practical ways to make collaboration really work for you.
Trauma Informed Practice
Jase Williams has transformed Henry Hill School with a trauma-informed lens. He shares his experiences, and reasoning along with the benefits of doing so. Become motivated to rethink through relationships and aroha. (FREE)
Learning Through Play
Sarah Aiono of Longworth Education shares with us the ins and outs of learning through play. What it is, what it is not, the benefits, how to get started, what it could look like across the school and how to learn more.
Classroom Culture
Join Karen Tui Boyes as we discuss creating a positive and innovative classroom culture. Help your learners be thinkers and problem solvers by focusing on the process and progress of learning.
The Outdoor Classroom
Join Celia Hogan from Little Kiwis Nature Play as we explore learning outdoors including nature play, curriculum links, benefits, risks and strategies to get started.
Universal Design for Learning
Katie Novak lends us her extensive expertise in designing universal learning experiences to ensure ALL learners are catered for. Her wealth of knowledge is easily understood in the huge number of resources provided in this spotlight.
School Ownership (Agency)
Join Steve Saville and Becca Thomas from Engaging Learning Voices and gain inspirational insight into why and how a school can take ownership and express agency over change. Stop waiting for change to happen to you and start owning the change.
Teacher Agency
Join Kate Horton of Coaching CoLab as we talk how to own your teaching journey and be the best you can be. Gain ideas and strategies that you as a teacher can use to increase your own agency. Actions also included for leaders looking to support their teams.
Learner Agency
Kate Friedwald unpacks the what, why and how of learner agency and self management. This spotlight includes the popular digital course Ditch the Tumble, all associated resources including project based tasks.

See ALL our spotlights here and check out our FREE Homeschooling or FREE Trauma Informed Practice spotlight to gain a better idea of what a spotlight includes.

Membership

$ 155 per family / yearly
  • Membership for 1 family
  • Access to past and future Spotlight topics
  • Project Based Learning Tasks
  • Less than $2 per week
  • Pay by credit card $NZD
  • Pay by invoice $NZD
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