Frequently Asked Questions: School - home schooling
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School - home schooling FAQs
Q: EHE - I want to home educate my child: Do I have to be a qualified teacher?
Q: EHE - Elective Home Education: The advantages and disadvantages
Q: EHE - The cost of Home Education
Q: EHE - What subjects does an EHE parent/carer have to teach?
Q: EHE - Subjects on the Curriculum for most home educating families
Q: EHE - Flexibility of EHE subject lessons
Q: EHE - Why do I need to contact child/ren(s) School?
Q: EHE - Finding Support Groups
Q: EHE - How do I get started?
Q: EHE - Starting as a new home educating parent/carer: Three options for a subject timetable
Q: EHE - Using TV and the Internet in Elective Home Education
Q: EHE - Online learning forums
Q: EHE - Flexibility of location for teaching
Q: EHE - Employing a private tutor as part of Elective Home Education
Q: EHE - Personal tutors check lists
- CRB checked and up to date.
- References (check these are bona fide and not 'friends' references, they need to be from professionals).
- Scrutinise the tutor's CV, check dates of accreditation and places of study.
- Check that Universities or schools do exist. The Ofsted Website will help on this.
Do not be afraid to ask questions, your child's safety is paramount. Ideally a tutor visits your home. Do not leave your child at a tutor's house.