We have researched home ed for months, done the pros and cons, we think we have come to the decision that in July we are taking ds and dd out of school. I think I am over thinking things and have got cold feet.
I'm a sahm, my ds may have ASD, we have been waiting for a diagnosis for 5 years! Its been complicated as in our county it takes 2 professionals to agree on a diagnosis and we don't have 2 professionals who can agree so in the mean time I feel my son is being let down. The school is good but he is behind on his school work and struggles in group work much preferring one 2 one. He also struggles with the change from school to holidays and back to school although he does like school.
I did say if I home ed my ds I would also home ed my dd so we could all benefit from the trips out, being outdoors etc. She is in reception now. We've had some issues with her refusing school as she says the work is hard. I personally think she she's being pushed too hard for a 4 year old with homework every week!
I haven't found a local group on yahoo and I cant join any groups on Facebook just yet as all the mummies at school will see and let the cat out of the bag! I haven't discussed home ed with the kids yet. We live in the Midlands.
My worries are the age gap (5 years), my 2 are always arguing! Is it possible?
How will I know what to teach? Or if I'm teaching enough? My ds is in year 5, should I be going into Pythagoras and types of nouns or keep it to topics they enjoy? I'm not the brainiest of people and was hoping to learn with the children too.
If I cant teach them to GSCE standards what then? Will they get into college or get a job with no qualifications?
If I need time to myself or for whatever reason need the children looking after, are there childminders available for home ed kids? I don't have family who can help.
Do you get approached in the week asking why your children are not in school?
Are there places to take home ed kids in the week (farms, etc), everywhere I look it seems to be catered for toddlers?
Thanks for your help!
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InYourDreams · 04/04/2016 12:36
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