Are you sitting here considering home education? Perhaps you have been building up to this moment after a long history through primary school into secondary – and realise that things are just not working out for your child. At first, it can feel quite isolating. But rest assured, you have options. It’s worth thinking through […]
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Posts Tagged ‘home education’
How to Make Home Education a Success Story
Friday, September 2nd, 2022Home education is more popular than ever for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes children are homeschooled if: Waiting for a school place Undergoing medical care Experiencing problems in the school environment Parents opt for a different lifestyle choice SEND issues have affected your child’s ability to access education We could go on… Whatever the reason, […]
Why is there a boom in Home Schooling?
Monday, September 3rd, 2018We are witnessing a seismic shift in education where more parents than ever are electing to home school their children. But why? Well, the reasons are growing: An inflexible school curriculum Lack of special needs support Increase in bullying, anxiety and social issues Lack of support for mental health Toxic system where exam results seem […]
Is your child’s illness affecting their education?
Monday, February 9th, 2015Did you catch our post last month about children struggling at school? If so, you’ll know that education isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes an unexpected situation happens – throwing families into chaos. A child’s illness, for instance, can be so debilitating. So when parents approach us asking for help with their ill child, it isn’t just academic support we offer, but reassurance and […]
Are home schooled children getting the support they need?
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013As parents we know the quality of schools across the UK varies but those who home school and want to access official support face the same inequality. A report by the Commons Select Committee, released just before Christmas, into the assistance for those who homeschooled showed there was considerable variation in the support available to […]
Homeschooling and private tuition
Friday, March 18th, 2011Homeschooling (sometimes called home learning or home education) is teaching children at home, often by parents but frequently supported by a private tutor. Some private tutors carry out full time homeschooling instead of parents. Homeschooling in the UK is a legal alternative to your child attending a state, public or private school. It is estimated […]