New to Homeschooling (Stroud)

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Hi
We have just started Home Educating our dd as she had been unhappy at school for a while (there was some bullying and friendship issues) and we tried to resolve things - but it was increasingly obvious school was making her miserable and as during the lockdowns she was a much happier calmer girl, we think homeschooling will work well for her.

But as I never planned on doing this I don’t really know where to start. We’ve just been reading and doing maths this week (as she loves these things).

But I’ve printed out the national curriculum and got some history books from the library- but now I’m beginning to wonder how best to structure our days. So any pointers would be great (she was in year 3).

Also can anyone point me in the right direction for homeschooling groups in Nailsworth or Stroud - as I think it would be good for both of us to meet up with other home schooling families.
Thanks.

Welcome to home education! Most home ed groups are on Facebook - I just did a quick search for you using the FB search bar and found "Stroud District Home-Education Group" with 550 members. www.facebook.com/groups/223719354466789 If there hadn't been a group in your own town then the best place to start would have been searching for your county or a nearby big town, then asking on there. But it seems you won't need to do that.

There’s a monthly Forest school for home ed kids www.cotswoldforestschool.co.uk/blank

Thanks ever so much. I’m sure I’ve done the right thing for her but I just need to make sure she has a chance to mix with other children.

You will likely do a better job at home anyway! To cover core subjects to a very good level, I recommend Galore Park books. Particularly good for maths, science, history and languages.

You don't have to follow the national curriculum, nor any curriculum.
It's definitely worth spending a period of time deschooling and getting used to each other - so you can learn how best to facilitate her learning.