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Participation & FAQs

Experience the Cove.
Then decide.

First month free, followed by R499 per child per month: the proposed structure for when the physical Cove is ready to open.

Planned participation · when the Cove opens

Your first month
is on us.

First month FREEThen R499 per child, per month

Experience the friendships, connection and welcoming atmosphere before deciding whether to continue. No pressure, automatic paid renewal or penalty for choosing not to continue after the free month.

Once per child after confirmed enrolment; subject to capacity, supervision and parent consent. Optional activities may cost extra. The physical centre is not yet open.

Read participation details & FAQs →

A participation contribution.
Clear boundaries.

The planned R499 monthly contribution helps maintain a safe, welcoming environment, appropriate adult supervision, shared facilities and communal resources, general operating expenses, standard community activities and continued maintenance and development.

It is not a school fee or payment for formal education. It excludes curricula, textbooks, educational programmes, external provider fees and formal academic services.

This is a future participation structure, not a current payment request. The adult online hub does not enrol a child or activate a monthly charge.

Still in development. The physical Cove is not open, premises are not secured and child enrolment is not open. Our early-2027 aspiration depends on funding, suitable premises, supervision, safeguarding and the necessary approvals. No opening date is confirmed.

The free first month.

  • The first month of standard participation is free once per newly enrolled child, following confirmed enrolment.
  • After the free first month, the standard participation contribution is R499 per child, per month. Parents will receive the contribution details before enrolment.
  • Places are subject to capacity, appropriate supervision and completed parent or guardian consent requirements.
  • The free month covers the standard participation contribution. Optional activities with separately disclosed costs are not automatically included.
  • There is no automatic paid renewal or charge without the parent’s clear agreement. Families may decide not to continue after the free month without penalty.
  • No registration fee, deposit or other compulsory charge is being introduced in this proposal.
  • Before enrolment opens, both founders must approve written terms covering payment dates, cancellations, refunds, closures, the free-month offer and sponsorship eligibility.

Every child deserves
a place to belong.

For families facing financial difficulty, sponsored or subsidised places may become available through donations, sponsorships or founder-allocated funds. Availability depends on funding, capacity and agreed fair eligibility terms.

Applications will be treated with compassion, dignity, fairness, confidentiality and respect. Please enquire privately; no child or family will be publicly identified as receiving assistance.

Ask privately about assistance →Register family interest →

Optional experiences, clear costs.

Outings, entrance fees, transport, special events and specialised equipment may cost extra. The cost per child and relevant arrangements must be disclosed well in advance. Participation is optional unless explicitly agreed otherwise, and parents must approve both the activity and cost beforehand. No activity dates or prices are being promised here.

Answers for parents and supporters

Frequently asked questions.

Is TSH Community Cove a school?

No. The Cove is envisioned as a supervised community space for homeschooled children. It does not provide formal schooling, curricula or qualifications. The physical centre is still in development.

Does the Cove provide homeschooling materials or programmes?

No. Children bring their own learning materials and follow the homeschooling arrangements selected by their parents.

Can the Cove register my child for homeschooling?

No. Parents or legal guardians remain responsible for homeschooling registration and applicable educational requirements.

Will teachers provide lessons?

The Cove is not intended to provide formal teaching or tutoring. Children work on their own homeschooling activities, with appropriate adult supervision and opportunities for peer support.

What is the main purpose of the Cove?

Friendship, social interaction, shared experiences, activities and belonging around each family’s independent homeschooling arrangements.

How much will participation cost?

The proposed standard monthly participation contribution is R499 per child after the free first month. It supports the community space and its operation; it is not a school fee or payment for formal education.

Is the first month really free?

Every newly enrolled child would receive the first month of standard participation free, once per child, following confirmed enrolment and subject to capacity, supervision and parent consent. Optional separately priced activities are not automatically included.

Will I be charged automatically after the free month?

No automatic paid renewal or charge will take place without your clear agreement. You may choose not to continue after the free month without penalty.

Are there additional activity fees?

Some optional outings or special experiences may cost extra. Dates, the cost per child, transport, equipment, age suitability, supervision and consent requirements must be communicated in advance. Parents must approve participation and costs beforehand; there are no unexpected charges.

What if I cannot afford R499 per month?

Sponsored or subsidised places are intended to help, subject to funding, capacity and fair eligibility terms. Contact the founders privately to enquire. Assistance is not automatic or guaranteed, and no family will be publicly identified as needing support.

Can you recommend homeschooling providers?

We may share information about independent providers known to us. Referrals are informational only. Parents evaluate providers, check accreditation and legal suitability, and arrange registration and payment directly. The Cove does not guarantee provider quality or results. No affiliation is implied unless confirmed.

Can I contribute or donate?

Yes. Voluntary donations, useful equipment, resources, services and assistance are welcome. Contributions do not create ownership or decision-making rights. Substantial or conditional arrangements need both founders’ acceptance.

Can families suggest activities?

Yes. Families may share ideas and feedback. The founders decide which activities and developments are appropriate; suggestions do not create an obligation to implement them.

When will the Cove open, and can I enrol now?

No opening date is confirmed and child enrolment is not open. You can register family interest now, but this does not enrol a child, reserve a place or guarantee attendance. The existing adult online hub is separate from future child participation.