I currently Home Educate, Flexi School and School Educate my 3 children - AMA

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homeschoolED · 28/09/2025 14:01

As the title says, I have one child in full time school, one child who is flexi schooled (part time in school and part time home educated) and one child in full time home education.

If you have any questions, ask away!

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homeschoolED · 04/10/2025 23:22

Thundertoast · 04/10/2025 23:11

Im interested in understanding the GCSE thing a bit more too - it was my understanding that you put them in for a wide range because if a child goes to college and does one thing but then changes their mind later in life, they then would have that foundational proof to get them onto further education to do so, rather than having to take a GCSE at a much later date. But I will admit I have not researched this understanding so id be interested in understanding what you found in your research to make the decision and what resources you used - things change so quickly after all! Is there a central place you can get advice on this specifically?

All kids are going to need English language and maths, sometimes science but for most vocational college courses the specific subjects don't really matter.
With A Levels it depends on the subject, if you want to do a geography A Level you will likely need to have a geography GCSE but if you want to do psychology or business you will just need maths/English/science.
I think by teen years they tend to know which subjects they enjoy or are good at - generally if they've taken maths, further maths, and physics for GCSE and want to be a scientist when they grow up, they're not going to suddenly decide they want to take art and drama for A Level.
I guess if you have a child who is very undecided/unsure about what they enjoy or want to do then it makes sense to do everything just in case!

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homeschoolED · 04/10/2025 23:23

CarlaLemarchant · 04/10/2025 23:17

I’m not fixated on 10, that’s just the norm in the non-grammar state schools near me. I just think 6 is low if they are a bright child capable of more.

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If you lived somewhere it wasn't the norm, it probably wouldn't bother you so much.

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NameChangeForThisQuestionOnly · 04/10/2025 23:36

Full admiration that you seem to have worked out the best option for each child. Traditional school doesn’t suit everyone!

My questions:
What was the reason for choosing each different education route/how does that suit each child’s needs?
How do you make sure they get enough socialisation if they are not spending their days in a class of other kids?
Do you ever get them together with other non-school children for shared learning?

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