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HOME EDUCATION - HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT IT?
Home Education is a legal and viable alternative to school in the UK and thousands of families do it. If an alternative to a school education sounds good to you - then read on! Why do people home educate? Because they love it! Because their kids aren't ready for school at 5 (or 3 in Wales) Because their local school cannot offer an education suited to their children's age, ability, aptitude and special educational needs. Because their kids were miserable at school Because it fits in better with their family's lifestyle Because they believe in real life, full time education, not 9 to 3 'schooling' Because their kids have a passion for subjects they wouldn't have time to study at school and for all sorts of other reasons. No - you don't have to.... Get permission from anyone* or let the LEA know you are home educating Have special premises or equipment be 'inspected' by the LEA or anyone else be a teacher or be qualified in any way work to any curriculum, timetable or plan in advance give formal 'lessons' match any age based targets, goals or standards or take part in any tests or exams spend a lot of money (or even a little if you don't have it) *Different rules apply if your child currently attends a 'Special School' or if you live in Scotland, but Home Education is still your child's right. See find Out more below. Yes - you do have to.... Fulfil your duty under the education act 1996 section 7 which says... "The parent of every child of compulsory school age shall cause him to receive efficient full-time education suitable ; a) to his age, ability, and aptitude, and b) to any special educational needs he may have, either by regular attendance at school or otherwise." You can do this by... Following your child's interests Encouraging a love of learning Working on projects together building, making, mending, cooking, gardening, inventing, talking, playing, reading, studying, listening, asking, researching,experimenting visiting your local museums, library, zoo, art gallery and other places of interest socialising and working with your local network of home educators sharing knowledge and resources with friends, family and other home educators working and playing online attending clubs, courses and events in your community studying for exams at home or in college if/when your child wants to and countless other ways - the only limit is your imagination! Contact us or see our links for more information Home Read the latest Wise Up News!