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While some people look back on school as the 'best days of your life', for others the experience can be unpleasant and gruelling. "Learning without School" is a practical handbook for parents who want to educate their children at home but are unsure that they have the skills and know-how required to give their child the best education possible.This book explains what home education is; the advantages and disadvantages of choosing this route; how to begin home educating; what you need to do and how to help your child adjust; and how home education affects children's social skills and friendships. It also covers technical aspects, such as the curriculum, core Subjects, exams and timetables. Ross Mountney also considers children with 'learning difficulties' or 'special needs' and how to approach home education differently for this group of children.Each chapter contains a summary of key points, useful websites, hints and tips and real-life case studies. This practical guide offers indispensible support for parents who are considering home education for their child, and includes a broad philosophy of education that will interest all parents and professionals involved in education and child welfare.
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Ross Mountney is an ex-teacher and parent to two children who began school but have now been home educated for eight years. Ross is better known as the 'Home Educating Nobody', having written a diary for the charitable support network organisation, 'Education Otherwise' for several years.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was great. For people just wanting to know a bit more about it, for current home educators who are curious how other people do it, for those with a specific question, this book covers it all. It tells you all you need to know to make the decision about whether home education is right for your family but without being preachy or dull. The quotes from real-life families are human and illuminating and Mountney portrays the whole spectrum of methods of home education with careful summaries of the main points and advantages and disadvantages. This is a book to read cover to cover, or to buy and keep to refer to as and when specific issues pop up. Recommended.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as we were beginning to think about home educating our children. I found it very clear and full of useful information. I felt it gave me the knowledge and encouragement I needed to make the decision to home educate. I would certainly recommend it to others and am thinking of buying another copy to lend to people who are confused by our decision!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We have home educated our two children for just over a year (they are 10 & 11 now), I found this book at the library first, however I found the information in it so useful that I went out and bought it. This book looks at the alternative methods on how children learn and gives ideas and inspiration to anyone who does or is considering to home educate. I find that when the self douts start to creep in and they do occasionally as it is a natural process of HE (which I found out from talking to other HE parents)then I think this book will let me reassess our situation and then we'll be able to progress forward in a more postive way.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fantastic book on a very important subject
For anyone who is contemplating home educating their child, this is the perfect book -- very well written, packed full of really useful information and takes the fear and myths out... Read more
Published 3 months ago by MarkBoyle
The definitive introduction to home education in the UK
If you're considering home education, or even just finding out more about it, this is a book you must read. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Levicki
Amazing Book A Must Read
This book has given me the confidence to go ahead with home schooling. It has so much invaluable information and is a must read for and one considdering home schooling for whatever... Read more
Published 3 months ago by jamiemummyhoyland
Recommend
I read this book when I was thinking about home educating my child and found it really helpful. It answers all the questions you may have and lot's more. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ben
Great book
This is a great book, really helpful. I may be homeschooling my son, and gives you so much information, will be showing my family this book if we descide to homeschool.
Published 5 months ago by tiamaria
Thinking of home schooling? then buy this book!!!
I am so glad that we bought this book. my husband and i have been discussing home schooling for a while but were unsure of of so many things. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. C. Kentli
The first book to start you on your journey
I loved this book and found it very inspirational on many levels. My children were having a terrible time settling into school and were changing from avid learners to sobbing... Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Hawksworth
Absolutely brilliant
Really good book for lots of reasons. A lot of home schooling books are American and so this English book is more relevant to us in the UK. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. A. K. Paton
If you are thinking of Home Educating this is the book to buy
This book is fantastic, it answers every question that you could possibly think off to do with Home Educating. Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. Millington
Fantastic Book
Fantastic book, answered lots of my questions about home educating. Would definitely recommend it :0)
Published 22 months ago by Emma B
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