1 post tagged “hands up 4 home ed”

There is government consultation going on at the moment that threatens the way that we home educate.  The Link will take you to a website from Education Otherwise that explains the changes that are proposed.  As far as I can tell it really means an increase in regulation which is opposed by a large population of Home Educators in the UK.  From my point of view, I am not opposed to LEA visits and some regulation.  I understand that home educated kids can be at risk.  I also feel that they are no more at risk than any other population of children.  I don't want to be subject to testing or increased interference.

The law at present states that:

"7. 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."

I resent government telling me how to raise my children.  I have little say about what would happen to them in school and so I feel that they should leave me alone now that I have removed them from school.  I am not a parent who is going to sit by and leave them to fend for themselves.  I am also not trying to use them for unpaid labour (chance would be a fine thing!!).  I am really feeling the benefits of having my children at home.  I am not anti school (they do a fantastic job) but I am pro Home Education.

Anyway, enough of the rant.  The reason for this post is to promote a campaign called Hands Up 4 HomeEd.  It would be wonderful if they had enough hands to send to the government to make a real impact.  I think it is a lovely idea and it will show home education in a positive light - it is for the children, by the children.

See what you think....