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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Hawthorn Press Ltd (8 Dec 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1903458072
  • ISBN-13: 978-1903458075
  • Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 14.6 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,079 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A handbook for families considering or starting out in home education. The book is full of family stories, resources, burning questions, humour, tips, practical steps and useful advice so the reader can choose what best suits his or her family situation.

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is just what I needed, 4 Jan 2001
This book is fantastic. It explains the situation regarding Home Education in England as it stands with a no nonsense approach. I have been home educating for over a year and a half now and this is the first book I have read that I could not put down. The various families have generously given of their time and their lives to help, especially new, home educators to see just how diverse home education is. It has been a relief to see some of the problems I have found are not just mine and that there are ways out of them that I hadn't thought of. I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone with pre- compulsory education age so that you know that you have a choice regarding your children's education...
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive book on Home Educating, 31 Dec 2000
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This is a superb book. It is informative, entertaining, down-to-earth and above all, honest. It mixes facts, figures and statistics with front-line experiences. All types and styles of home-educating are covered, there are scores of pointers to other sources of information and it is quite refreshingly not one-sided - we hear of the pitfalls as well as the joys. I have read many excellent books on home-educating and this one puts them all in a nutshell and comes across as the most human of the lot. Put simply, this should be the first choice for any prospective home-educator.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A real help in chosing the way to educate your child, 3 Jul 2005
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This book is excellent and worth every penny! It has helped me to answer a lot of questions as to whether home education could be suitable for my children, could I actually do this, what happens legally, what about exams..... This book is brilliant because it is written by home educators with real lives and experiences that you can relate to! If you are deciding how to educate this book is well worth getting, plus its a good read to boot! I believe I will go back to this book again and again for ideas and inspiration!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great first read for those considering home education
This is a great book - an excellent insight into the realities of home education and how the experience varies from family to family. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Woodsie

5.0 out of 5 stars Free Range Education
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The book is a mine of useful information regarding Home Education, the problems, pitfalls, the legal position as it applies in England... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. M. Lawrence

5.0 out of 5 stars A boost for all those taking the alternative route.
This a must-have book for all those out there who are considering taking their child out of school. The title sums it up perfectly. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Griffiths

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book....
This was the first book I bought/read on Home Ed. Very useful, covered all bases including the legalities of it all. Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Townsend

5.0 out of 5 stars An enlightening read!
This was the first book I bought when wanting to find out more about Home Education and wondering whether it was right for our children and I'm pleased to say it was a fantastic... Read more
Published on 14 April 2007 by Funmum

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent overview of Home Education
I loved this book and couldn't put it down! Although I had already made the decision to home educate my son when he reaches compulsory school age I was overjoyed with this book... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2006 by Julie

3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly disappointing
Given the title of this book, I was disappointed in the lack of solid practical advice, particularly for those parents who wish to adopt a more structure approach to home... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2005 by A. Fielden

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite simply THE UK book for Home Educators!!!!
This book was one i didn't read until we had "made the decision" to HE - i so wish i had read it while i was deciding!!!! Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2004 by M. Raymond

4.0 out of 5 stars Good to see a British Book on Home Ed
Well written, and enjoyable to read, with a good list of sources of info at the back. I personally found the overall view of education tended to the permissive side, despite the... Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2003

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