Starting out in home education has been likened by some newbies to jumping out of an aeroplane and hoping the parachute will open! Yes, it can be a scary step to take, especially (to continue the analogy) if the plane you are in is about to crash and you are left with no other viable option; however, once that parachute opens (which it will!) you will experience both relief and a new found sense of freedom.
Read some Starting Out stories which have been contributed by home educators and get ready to take that plunge!
Light at the end of the school tunnel
Learning to read - because he wanted to
EDIT NOTE full statement from Ed Balls is below in the next post I haven't found the full statement...
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As a teacher and parent I am constantly looking for stimulating and useful resources. I am very impressed with Musical Trixstar which is a music...