Thinking of HE. Are there any good books specific to the UK?

[Bubble99]

I'd like to read a few 'how to' books with models used by HE families in the UK.

The Holt books seem to be US based I will read them as well - but would like to read some 'homegrown' ideas relevant to our LEAs etc.

TIA

[Saturn74]

Hi Bubble99.
education otherwise
has lots of helpful info, including recommended books, and details of various styles of HE.

[CharlieAndLolasMummy]

Bubble, what do you specifically want to know?

IMO the same methods and approaches are valid in either country.

If you want to know UK law, the EO website is your best bet. If you want to know how your LEA views HErs, you're best off finding your local group (there is probably a yahoo group) and asking there, they will have current information (it does change).

[beautifuldays]

there is this one. i'm thinking of home-edding too and have ordered it, nut not arrived yet so i can't tell you whether it's any good or not!

[emmaagain]

I adore that book.

[Julienoshoes]

I know three of the families who contributed to that book personally-two of them are very close friends of my family and have been and continue to be a source of great inspiration in our autonomous education-and still point out the obvious to me when I need it-so I am a tad biased!

It is written by families to explain how home ed works for them, in a chapter each plus a chapter on the legal aspects by a home ed parent who happens to be a barrister-come to think of it, I know his family too now so that makes four.

They are not professional authors but ordinary families.

There is another book on the same vein, written by/for families who home educate children with SEN-particularly Aspergers/Autistic Spectrum children;

Home Educating Our Autistic Spectrum Children: Paths are made by walking: Paths Are Made by Walking
By Terri Dowty
www.he-special.org.uk/content/bookshop.php
I know a couple of those families personally too!

It is a small world when you HE-well it is if you go to HesFes!

[maverick]

If you want something that's not too 'alternative' I recommend:
Educating Your Child At Home by Jane Lowe / Alan Thomas. Pub. Continuum. This is a clear and considered, authoritative guide to home education in the UK - useful and reassuring for parents still contemplating the step or for those just starting out.

School's Out. Jean Bendell. Pub Ashgrove Press (1987). This book covers the experiences of an English, home educating family. A delightful and inspiring read. Out of print -try www.abebooks.co.uk

One to One: a practical guide to learning at home, age 0-11. Williams (Lewis). Nezert Books. Full of practical suggestions including games for arithmetic, handwriting, gardening, cooking and crafts (ignore his ideas on teaching reading though!).

Unqualified Education: a practical guide to learning at home. age 11-18. Lewis. Nezert Books. Lewis's book for secondary-age, home-educated children. Includes history, literature, music, cooking and gardening. Lovely!

[Bubble99]

Thanks all.

I've spent most of this evening on the EO site and exploring associated links.

Mr Bubble is particularly keen to HE, which makes the whole decision (when we finally jump in and make it!) easier.

We're both keen to make contact with other HE families in our area. One of the main thing that concerns us is the 'social' aspect for the DCs, but that is probably as much to do with our ingrained experience of 'school life' than anyhting else.

I phoned a tutorial college today, which Mr Bubble went to at 15 (he hated school) to study for his GCSEs. They offer courses in very small tuition groups for 15 year olds (sometimes 14) which has reassured me that if there are subjects that we may struggle with, the DCs can go there for those if they choose to (I'm thinking of practical subjects like chemistry.)

Phew! What a day. So much to think about. Exciting, though.

[emmaagain]

bubbling with bubbly excitement for you!