Is homeschooling for you?
Before applying for a course programme at homeschooling.org.uk, it is important that you make an informed decision for you and your child. This section aims to help you explore homeschooling, the benefits and the considerations that you need to make before finalising your decision.
If we have not answered your question in this section, please feel free to use our contact form to make further enquiries.
If we have not answered your question in this section, please feel free to use our contact form to make further enquiries.
What is homeschooling?
Homeschooling or home education is a choice that is made by many parents across the world to educate their child within their home environment.
Why do parents choose to educate their child at home?
Many parents choose homeschooling for their child as an option for a variety of reasons such as:
Homeschooling or home education is a choice that is made by many parents across the world to educate their child within their home environment.
Why do parents choose to educate their child at home?
Many parents choose homeschooling for their child as an option for a variety of reasons such as:
- Lack of progress or underachievement
- For academic reasons
- Course variety
- Frustration with teaching standards
- Concerns for their child's safety
- Behavioural problems
- Religious background
- Medical reasons / disabilities
- Travelling difficulties
I do not have a teaching qualification so how can I help my child?
At homeschooling.org.uk our aim is to equip your child with the necessary information to fulfil their potential whilst under your guidance.
Our online learning environment will allow your child to interact direct with their tutor(s), where they will be expected to complete course related activities and assignments.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling?
It is important before you embark on homeschooling as an alternative for your child, to look at the pros and cons involved.
Advantages include:
It is important before you embark on homeschooling as an alternative for your child, to look at the pros and cons involved.
Advantages include:
- As a parent you are more aware of the capabilities of your child
- Family bonds are often developed and relationships strengthened as you share views, ideas and thoughts
- Less time travelling as all the learning takes place within the home environment. The time regained will allow your child to pursue hobbies and interests
- More control over the curriculum and method of teaching
- Life enriching activities can be developed
- Learning can be paced more accurately to match your child’s capabilities
- The home environment is less noisy and hectic
- The main concern for parents who are considering homeschooling is that they will be ultimately responsible for their child's education. With homeschooling.org.uk the responsibility will be shared.
- Your child needs to feel comfortable with homeschooling for it to work. Reluctance will make homeschooling difficult to manage.