DS (4) goes to what would be considered a "good", small, village school, two minutes' walk away. I found out about HE when DS was a baby, and it is something I love the idea of but, due to circumstances, have not pursued.
As I probably could have predicted, DS isn't much enjoying school. We had such a wonderful half-term last week, doing things and taking trips related to his interests, and this week has been a bit of a mutual disappointment to be honest.
DS isn't being bullied, the school is "good" (in the Ofsted sense) and very popular, his best friend since babyhood is in his class as well as other children he knows - it's the kind of set-up I know many parents would want for their children. So I feel guilty contemplating deregistering DS. But I do see Taylor-Gatto's "Seven Lessons" already being borne out, albeit at an infant level, and this concerns me: DS seems a bit lacklustre about it all, confused, uninspired, withdrawn, unenthusiastic, when I know him to be confident, inquisitive, feisty, and excited about learning.
I'm wondering if I'm a bit alone in considering turning my back on what might be considered an idyllic schooling option in favour of HE. Intrigued to hear from others who've done the same. Thanks.