Jumping in head first

[Thinking2014]

I haven't recieved any "where is she?" Emails/calls from the school so I'll assume they've got my de reg letter...so now I'm officially starting home ed....eek!

So far I've made a meal plan for the week & we're going grocery shopping tomorrow to learn about budgeting then my DD has said she wants to learn more about singing so that will be our main focus for now whilst I slip in other educational lessons in a less formal way...if the weather is ok we're going geocaching with a friend to enhance geography & exploration skills (as well reading) ...ah I'm quite excited really...also a little worried about what approach the LEA will take...

Do I have to let the EWO (educational welfare officer) in (if they send one)? I believe I can just write to them....ah nervous....I know I can just write to LEA...gosh my Ed Phil isn't even ready yet...I need to type it up but I feel like there's so much to say but I don't want to give too much iykwim?

Sorry for my long winded post! Just feeling anxious I guess!

How old is your DD?

And what you're planning sounds perfect!

Not sure with the EWO, but I can't see them having a problem because it sounds like your DD is going to enjoy not having to be in school!

My twin DGD (nearly 3yo) are being HE and I'm really looking forward to being a big part of that!

That sounds like good fun, Thinking!

LA: main thing to know is that you don't have to agree to anything on the spot. If the LA ring you up or heaven forbid come knocking on your door without warning, you can ask them to write. You don't have to let them in. Once you have it in writing, you can come here and ask us whether you have to agree to whatever you are being asked.

LAs often make first contact by phoning and trying to make an appointment to come visit, implying that you have to accept a visit. You don't have to have a visit if you don't want one. There are various options for what you can do.

You do not have to have an educational philosophy done in a hurry either, so if you are planning to do one it is fine to take your time with it. You could start on it by making some notes about what you have done as you go along.

HAVE FUN!!

Thanks everyone

TheySayIamParanoid my DD is 8.

I'm a little anxious about what my DD will learn...which is silly really but I guess without the assurance of written work & test results (which hardly reflect truth!) I'm a little nervous lol

I'll just take each day as it comes

Thinking

Please remember that although you are providing the education the LEA will want to satisfy themselves that you have done what you said you were going to do when they review in a years time.
keep your philosophy short and don't be too meticulous in your aims or goals, just keep it vague.
Some authorities are fine but with others you may get somebody questioning if you have done xyz that you stated you were going to do.

Are you ok with what she wants to do in terms of singing, will happily help if I can and have several contacts nationwide that may help if you need.
Also, do you know that your dd is entitled to join in any ensembles that your local music service provide for children.
Obviously not ones run by individual schools, but main county definitely.
Does she sing in a choir or have lessons at all.
Feel free to pm if you need any help I'm more than happy to pass anything on I can

morethanpotatoprints thanks, I know I'll keep it vague with LEA, guess I'm just worrying a bit.

I'm not going to push too much, I mentioned breathing lessons to her and she seemed to get bored very quickly! She just wants to sing...so I'm waiting for her prompts & will follow those I guess? I did read somewhere she could join a church choir, there is a church next door to me actually, could always ask there if she wanted but she didn't seem keen when she joined the school choir before summer & she quit

Thank you for your support, greatly appreciated. I think she's still finding her feet tbh. She does stick to some things but with others its a fleeting interest so this could be one of those! Who knows with 8 yo's