Despite a record number of children leaving home schooling, numbers are still higher than pre-pandemic levels. 

Education Ministry figures show 2,286 children exited home schooling last year. 

More than half of those leaving had been learning from home for less than a year. 

Total homeschool numbers remain above 10,000. 

Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood told Mike Hosking there's probably a combination of factors, including children wanting to go back to school. 

She says some of it is also likely about families and parents realising teaching their own children is challenging.

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Despite a record number of children leaving home schooling, numbers are still higher than pre-pandemic levels.  
Education Ministry figures show 2,286 children exited home schooling last year.  
More than half of those leaving had been learning from home for less than a year.  
Total homeschool numbers remain above 10,000.  
Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood told Mike Hosking there's probably a combination of factors, including children wanting to go back to school.  
She says some of it is also likely about families and parents realising teaching their own children is challenging. 
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