Minister: Parents must follow requirements for homeschooling

Minister for Education Norma Foley said she recognises that parents have the right to make a decision in terms of how their children will be schooled. Photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The Education Minister has said that parents who opt to homeschool their children must understand that “the basic curriculum” is required to be followed.

The issue has arisen in the wake of the Burke family’s court appearances, with all 10 children in the family being homeschooled by their mother Martina, a qualified teacher.