2006-06-18 09:58:47 · 14 answers · asked by LISA A 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
No, you can do this perfectly legally. All school children are on a specific register, basically saying that they are attending full time education. If you take them out, you must contact education welfare, or your local council, who will put you in touch with the correct people. You will have check-ups by education welfare, who check that they're not lacking socail skills, have a desk to work out, correct books etc. They don't even need to take their GCSES. I'd recommend getting them to take correspondance courses, if you can't afford a tutor as if you plan on teaching them yourself there will always been a subject or question you'll struggle with. Also, if you do decide to go ahead then make sure they're signed up to outside activities, such as groups, clubs, sports etc- so they get the social aspect. This is from personal experience, so please contact me if you require further info. Also please bear in mind that you must fund EVERYTHING. The government will no longer be responsible. I don't know what level your children are at but taking 4 gcses, it cost almost £1000 through NEC. This is without the £150 to sit them at the centre. It is a lot more trouble that you think.
2006-06-18 11:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All you have to do is submit your high school diploma, name your home school, keep excellent records of attendance and go to your local library and get an idea for your curriculum. There is an application to home school. Believe it or not your school board can and will supply you with the information that you need. The public library may even tell you about other home school kids and parents and this will be a great resource for you. You have a legal obligation to your children to provide them a good education. If the public schools don't offer what you feel is right you have the right to send them to a private school or to home school them. The only way that you will land in court is if you don't have the documentation proving that they are receiving an education in your home.
2006-06-19 00:26:21 · answer #2 · answered by angelsforanimals 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just send the School board a letter stating that, you are going to end there session at the school, and start homeschooling, thats all it takes about 2 or 3 months for them to answer back,
The first day of you homeschooling them is going to be pretty easy but it gets harder ive been homeschooled for 6yrs now and i hate it but as long as you hang in there you should do find!
2006-06-19 22:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in California and here you do not. I homeschool my son and he just got promoted to second grade. We have been doing it since kindergarten. I am his sole teacher and there are different ways you can do it where I am at. we use a virtual school and for kinder. we used another program. In Ca you can also apply with the state for a private school affidavit which allows you to consider your home a school (only for your children) but YOU must provide all materials. With the others the school will provide the materials (some things you will be able to keep). Try this website www.k12.com
2006-06-19 00:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by true blu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state you live in. Contact the Home School Legal Defense Association because they have researched this already. Google it and contact them.
Homeschoolers have more rights these days, so the answer is probablly no. But check it out. Don't proceed blindly. Have your facts.
2006-06-18 17:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by rocknrollfawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in Australia-no. Good luck (I'm a home schooled year 8 student-home school is lots more school work than other school but it's fun) Contact your local education department 4 advice.
2006-06-19 22:04:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in most states. Some states require written notice at the beginning of each school year, some require a notarized signature, etc. When I started i went to homeschool.com and got their Getting started Kit which had info on individual states. You might find more information at your local school board - many of them do have some web presence with information about various things.
Good luck - and welcome!
2006-06-19 00:02:18 · answer #7 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state varies. Check with your states school board. Also, you may get your child books provided by the school so contact the school principal and /or councelor.
2006-06-18 21:04:54 · answer #8 · answered by LAUSDDISTRICT8MOMOFTHREE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no go to the local school board and find out the requirements and be polite and get ahead
2006-06-18 17:03:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on local or state laws, but in most cases no.
2006-06-18 17:02:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jason S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋