Number of children homeschooled more than doubled following closure of schools during covid

Data shows more than 2,500 children were on the register for home education at the end of June, compared to 1,566 children who were on the same register at the end of June 2020. Picture: iStock

The number of children homeschooled increased almost 60% in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic and the closure of schools.

Data published by Tusla shows more than 2,500 children were on the register for home education at the end of June.