Eunoia Homeschool

07/10/2026

Pestalozzi Trust 👉🏻

⚖️ Pestalozzi Trust – Defending Freedom in Education ⚖️

🔴 RED ALERT🔴

🚨UPDATE 3 – ACTION NEEDED🚨

🚩 Draft NEIS Regulations:
Please submit your comments now!

The Pestalozzi Trust has completed its submission on the Draft National Education Information System Regulations.

The Trust asks the Minister to withdraw the draft Regulations because their legal basis and application to home education are unclear and the Regulations contain serious contradictions.

The Trust requested a meeting with the DBE to clarify these issues, but this request was not accommodated.

🔴 The deadline for comments is *9 October 2026* .

🚩 Please make your own submission before the deadline.

You can do this in one of two ways:
1️⃣ OPTION 1: Use the Pestalozzi Trust submission as the basis for your own submission. Select at least three of the Trust’s requests, place them in your own words and explain briefly why they matter to your family.
2️⃣ OPTION 2: Write a short email stating that you support the Pestalozzi Trust’s submission, attach the Trust submission and ask the DBE to consider it as part of your comment.

The Trust requests that the Minister:
✅ Withdraw the draft Regulations.
✅ Obtain and publish a legal opinion on whether the Schools Act authorises a national database containing identifiable home-education records.
✅ Hold an urgent clarification meeting with the Trust, the DBE, provincial education departments and the Information Regulator.
✅ Disclose the relevant SEIA, privacy impact assessment, security assessment and proposed data-flow arrangements.
✅ Publish a clear and coherent new draft explaining who must provide information, what information is required, why it is needed and who may receive it.
✅ Provide a fresh public-comment period after the necessary legal and technical information has been disclosed.
✅ Include a Pestalozzi Trust nominee on the task team considering the home-education implications of NEIS.

✍️ Example for the OPTION 2 letter:
_"I support the Pestalozzi Trust’s submission on the Draft NEIS Regulations. I request that the Regulations be withdrawn, that the legal opinion and SEIA be disclosed, and that the DBE hold an urgent meeting with home-education representatives. These issues affect my family because the Regulations do not clearly explain what personal information will be collected, why it is required or who will have access to it."_

📧 Send your submission to: [email protected]
Address your comment to:

The Director: Legal Services
Department of Basic Education
Private Bag X895
Pretoria
0001

By email: [email protected]

For attention: Adv Zukile Ntshwanti

Subject: Comment on Draft NEIS Regulations – Home Education

Please attach the Pestalozzi Trust submission (see below).

Please bcc the Trust to [email protected].

🚶🏽‍♂️ If you are a member of the Pestalozzi Trust, ensure that you are a member of one of the PT Info groups on WhatsApp so that you receive all applicable information and guidance. You can find the link on the homepage of your online membership profile.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Members of the public should FOLLOW our channel for further updates and commenting assistance:�https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCHG2aEAKWNzVUEYh0U

⚖️ Pestalozzi Trust – Defending Freedom in Education ⚖️

Follow Pestalozzi Trust's WhatsApp Channel. Follow our channel for information on all aspects of home education (homeschooling) and civil education in South Africa!

*Who are we?*
The Pestalozzi Trust is a civil rights organisation that advocates for the rights and freedoms of families to educate their children according to their own religious and/or philosophical persuasions, pedagogical convictions and cultural traditions.

*You can join us as a member!*
Membership includes:
- CORRECT legal information and protection - we work with some of the top legal teams in the country
- Step-by-step guidance through any interaction with government wrt your homeschooling
- A 24/7 emergency number! Get immediate assistance if someone threatens your home education
- Access to our national WhatsApp network where you can ask questions, receive real-time legal updates, and connect with other homeschooling families
- Regular Q&A sessions where you can ask any questions you have! (Legal or practical)
* Special members-only information sessions - we invite experts on various aspects of home education to come and share their knowledge

*We don’t just talk 👉🏼 we act.*
By joining the Trust you are contributing to the only dedicated legal fund for home & micro schooling in South Africa. We use this fund to protect YOUR rights and freedoms in court if you are in conflict with the state as well as protecting the whole homeschooling community through strategic litigation.

*Membership fee*:
R1200 per family per year (whether you have 1 kid or 12)
_Discount_ pricing of R1080 if you join within 3 months of starting home education
You can also pay monthly (R100/R90 per month)

*Ready to become part of the family? Join us here 👉🏼* English - https://pestalozzi.org/en/join/; Afrikaans - https://pestalozzi.org/sluit-aan/. Join 1.1K followers for the latest updates.

02/10/2026

🎬 A story can change how we see ourselves—and what we believe is possible.

That’s the power of visual storytelling: turning information into something we can feel, understand and remember.

“What is dyslexia?”, a short animation starring Jeremy Irons and Liv Tyler, brings that power to a question many children and parents ask. It looks beyond definitions focused on difficulties to celebrate the strengths and possibilities of dyslexic thinking. 💡

Challenges deserve support. Strengths deserve recognition. Every dyslexic child deserves to see both reflected in their story.

This October, Dyslexia Awareness Month, watch the film with your family, host a screening at your school or organisation, or share it here on Facebook. One shared story could open a conversation—and help a child imagine their future with greater confidence. ❤️

Watch, share and tell us: what stayed with you?

🎥https://youtu.be/VQYrXm8W8X4?si=P9ghWt4fxUefSpjT

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02/10/2026

Love this 💛

You do not have to feel confident before you take the next step.

So many people put life on hold waiting to feel ready enough to speak up, apply for the job, go to the appointment, join in, or try again. But confidence rarely arrives first.

It often grows afterwards.

You try one small thing. You feel nervous, but you get through it. Then you have proof: “I was scared, and I coped.”

That is confidence. Not being fearless. Not getting everything right. Just learning, little by little, that you can handle more than your worries tell you.

If your child, teen, or someone you care about is struggling with self-doubt, keep the next step small. Small steps still count. They are often where the real change begins.

FREE BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH SMALL MANAGEABLE STEPS

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30/09/2026

There are so many ways to say, “You matter to me.” 💟

Love might arrive as a heartfelt message, a hug or a thoughtful gift. It might also arrive as a meme, a playlist, an enthusiastic explanation about a favourite interest—or the quiet comfort of sharing a space.

“Neurodivergent love languages” is a community-created way of recognising expressions of care that can be overlooked or misunderstood.

They might include:

🌿 Info dumping: “Let me share something that brings me joy.”
🌿 Parallel play: “I love being near you while we each do our own thing.”
🌿 Support swapping: “Let’s help each other with the things we find difficult.”
🌿 Penguin pebbling: “I found this little thing and thought of you.”
🌿 Deep pressure: “A firm hug feels comforting to me”—when wanted and comfortable.
🌿 Body doubling: “I’ll keep you company while you get this done.”
🌿 Sensory-safe affection: “Your comfort matters when we choose how to be close.”
🌿 Safe communication: “You can ask for clarity and take time to process.”
🌿 Sharing favourites: “This song, playlist or treasured thing is something I want to share with you.”
🌿 Shared curiosity: “Let’s research and discover something together.”
🌿 Stimming together: “We can share joyful movement and comforting rhythms.”
🌿 Vocal connection: “These familiar sounds and playful phrases are part of how we connect.”

Sometimes care is bringing someone water, preparing a meal or remembering that they need quiet after a busy day.

These aren’t fixed categories or a checklist. Every neurodivergent person is different, and many of these expressions overlap with the familiar love languages. They can belong in friendships, families and romantic relationships alike.

A different way of showing love is no less true or valid. Understanding each other means noticing the care being offered while also talking about what helps each of us feel loved.

❤️ What does “I care about you” look like in your world?

Infographic: Glimmers: Neurodiversity Psycho-Education

29/09/2026

🌿 A resource for parents of neurodivergent children

Gina from Tribe around the table is offering this training.

Gina also has a support group for parents of neurodivergent children—a space to connect with other parents who understand the journey. 💛♾️

Gina will be running their “Beyond the Label” training, which will be their last for the year. Should you have any patients/ parents/ grandparents/ teachers/ principals/ Nannie’s/ au pairs that could benefit please share far and wide. Let’s help shift the understanding in order to support our children in the best possible way.

See Gina's post & information 👇🏻
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Join us for our last training session for the year!

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

We have had incredible feedback from our last workshop and we look forward to building knowledge together to enhance our understanding thereby supporting our children in the best possible way.

We are so excited to meet you and share our knowledge and experiences together.

📍Sign up form link in 1st Comment 💛

25/09/2026

ADHD as Dysregulation 💛

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23/09/2026

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22/09/2026

🌿 HOMESCHOOLING WITH AUTISM 🌿
FREE resource for a limited time!

Homeschooling an autistic child can offer something deeply valuable: the freedom to create an education around your child’s unique nervous system, interests, strengths, sensory needs and natural way of learning.

But it can also leave parents wondering:

✨ Am I doing enough?
✨ How do I support learning without causing overwhelm?
✨ What does neuro-affirming homeschooling look like?
✨ What are neurodivergent-friendly curriculum options and service providers for homeschoolers in South Africa?
✨ How can we create more connection and less conflict?
✨How can I support my child's Executive Functioning and learning differences?

I created Homeschooling with Autism: A Parent Guide to help families build a gentler, more flexible and supportive homeschool experience—one that values regulation, autonomy, connection and the whole child.

For a limited time, I’m making this resource completely FREE 💛

👇 Reply with “Autism” in the comments, and I will send you your FREE copy ✨

Every child deserves an education where they feel safe, understood and able to learn and thrive as themselves.

💌 You are also welcome to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or for individualized support.

18/09/2026

🎓 HOW TO APPLY FOR A SAQA CERTIFICATE OF EVALUATION WITH A GED

Has your homeschooled learner completed the official GED? They may need to apply to SAQA for an evaluation of this foreign qualification.

A SAQA evaluation verifies a foreign qualification and determines its comparable level on the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It may be required for further study, employment or professional registration.

Here is the process:

1️⃣ Download the official GED documents

Sign in to the learner’s GED account and download:

✅ The official GED diploma
✅ The official GED transcript showing all four subjects

A practice-test report, preparation-centre certificate or screenshot of the results is not sufficient.

2️⃣ Prepare the supporting documents

✅ ID or passport
✅ Official GED diploma
✅ Official GED transcript

3️⃣ Create a SAQA account

Apply in the GED holder’s own name and use their unique contact details. A parent or legal guardian may assist, particularly if the learner is a minor.

4️⃣ Add the GED qualification

Enter the information exactly as it appears on the GED documents and select the United States of America as the country of origin.

5️⃣ Upload, submit and pay

Upload clear copies of the required documents, pay the current fee shown on the SAQA portal and save your application number and proof of payment.

6️⃣ Monitor the application

Check the learner’s email and the SAQA portal regularly. Respond promptly if SAQA requests additional information or verification.

SAQA advises that evaluation may take approximately three months from the date on which a complete and compliant application is received and registered.

7️⃣ Download the electronic certificate

Once approved, download the electronic SAQA Certificate of Evaluation (eSCoE) from the portal.

⚠️ IMPORTANT

A SAQA evaluation does not convert the GED into a South African NSC. It also does not guarantee admission or automatically grant university matriculation exemption.

Always confirm the admission requirements of the specific university, college, employer or professional body.

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