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Education Archive
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Structure in Home Education
Posted on July 15, 2013 | No CommentsA few thoughts on structure and home education -
Education choices Pt 1:- What would suit your child and family?
Posted on January 6, 2013 | 4 CommentsEducation, like every other aspect of our children’s lives, is our responsibility as parents. But it is an area where our options are often hidden and it is easy to make choices without fully exploring the possibilities. Find out about your options for education in England. -
Why I Hate School But Love Education||Spoken Word
Posted on December 5, 2012 | No CommentsCame across this on Facebook today – and found it really moving and thought provoking. -
Education Choices Pt 2a: State School
Posted on August 23, 2012 | No CommentsEvery child aged between five and 16 is entitled to a place at a state school and most parents choose this option. These are government funded and so are free […] -
Education Choices Pt 2b: Independent School
Posted on August 23, 2012 | No CommentsIndependent Schools are privately owned and run. Since they are not state funded they are primarily funded by fees paid by parents. Educational approaches: The independent sector covers a range […] -
![Some parents choose to educate their children themselves, outside school. This may be their their first choice, because they want to take responsibility for the education themselves and allow their […]](http://katherine.teknohippy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/a-real-option-115x115.jpg "Education Choices Pt 2c: Home Education")
Education Choices Pt 2c: Home Education
Posted on August 23, 2012 | No CommentsSome parents choose to educate their children themselves, outside school. This may be their their first choice, because they want to take responsibility for the education themselves and allow their […] -
Education Choices Pt 2: State school, independent school or home education?
Posted on August 25, 2010 | 2 CommentsThere are three main choices for educating your child in England – State school, Independent school or Home Education… When to start: Every parent in England has to, by law, […] -
‘Unsatisfactory’ education
Posted on March 18, 2010 | No CommentsPart of problem here is a wide cultural gap between the school culture and informal learning culture common in home educating families and communities. Whilst LA officers went to school, […] -
DCSF's report on the responses to the home education consultation. The report of the consultation largely dismisses the reponses of home educators to the consultation. Response after response is dismissed on the grounds that home educators would say that wouldn't they. More ..." title="Well they would say that wouldn’t they" />
Well they would say that wouldn’t they
Posted on January 12, 2010 | 2 CommentsNo surprises in DCSF's report on the responses to the home education consultation. The report of the consultation largely dismisses the reponses of home educators to the consultation. Response after response is dismissed on the grounds that home educators would say that wouldn't they. More ... -
Cognitive science and maths education
Posted on December 22, 2009 | No CommentsInteresting article in the New York Times on application of cognitive science on education. Suggesting that children are better at maths than is often assumed. Talks about a method where […]