Q. I don't have qualifications so how can I be a teacher?
A. You do not have to be a teacher - home education is something that involves the whole family and you can learn with your children. In fact it can be very stimulating to embark on learning projects and a great deal of fun. Education is about learning about life not sitting in a classroom!
Q.How do I follow the National curriculum..etc ?
A. You do not have to follow the National curriculum unless you want to, but many people home educate because they disagree with the curriculum. Again, there are groups and organisations that can give advice based on what YOU want for your child.
Q. Won't my children be deprived socially if they do not go to school?
A. No they wont especially if you can find a group of Home Educators in your area. In fact it is often the case that home educated children have more friends in their peer group because they have many more stimulating and varied interests.
Q.How do I de-register my child from school? A.Please read our page 'Home Education - The Law'. Also 'Education Otherwise' has a sample letter on their website that you can use as a guide. See www.education-otherwise.org
Q. I am very interested in home educating my children but would like to talk to someone who has already taken that step, can you put me in touch?
A. We do not have the facility to put in contact with any individual BUT if you use our 'Contact Us' form we will give you the details of our groups meetings where you could talk to many home educating families.