HOMESCHOOLING | GETTING STARTED | home education U.K.

Thinking about homeschooling your children? Feeling drawn to home education? Getting started with home schooling can be an overwhelming process. I receive hundreds of messages from mums wanting to homeschool and feeling drawn to it but not knowing where to start. So I wanted to share some tips for getting started with home school, plus some encouragement for those doubts that your not good enough to teach your children at home.
If you have any questions about homeschooling or anything I’ve talked about in this video, please don’t
hesitate to reach out and ask me.
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I’m a homeschooling mum of two girls aged 7 & 5, living in the U.K.
We have homeschooled from the very beginning and had always planned and hoped to do so before we even had our children. I hope you enjoy the videos I share and find them helpful!
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[@marthao9534]

Homeschooling is an extension of motherhood. Love it.

[@thaniaxo]

“homeschooling is an extension of Motherhood” . Brilliant! I never thought about homeschooling before I was a mother. In fact, I graduated from the public school system. But once I became a mother, it only felt right and natural that my child would learn directly from me. It didn’t make sense to me that I would send my child to learn the beliefs and values of someone I didn’t even know. I really just love this quote. ❤

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

I didn’t either! I totally agree ❤

[@AurmazlZudeh]

I felt exactly the same. I've been called on to write a home education report for my 6 and 5 year olds by the learning authorities at the council. I hope what I provide can prove that they are well educated out of the school system!

[@fairygodmother139]

It’s just maths, English and science. There’s no belief system lmao

[@gc6497]

I absolutely LOVE above everything that you DON'T show the faces of your daughters ! Bless you !

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

I’m so dedicated to keeping their privacy ❤❤

[@karolinaska6836]

Speaking of inventing the telephone, it's not who you think. It's actually Antonio Meucci. This is the sort of thing you can learn alongside your child while home educating! Because you have choices and can reference various curricula and perspectives and the most up to date content. Great video!

[@DeeRose]

Lol "lol do you have a qualification to be a mother?" loool exactly

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

It’s just true though isn’t it 😆🙌🏼

[@proudbains8794]

Very grateful to watch this today. Thank you 🙌🏽 As I am literally informing school by letter on Monday that my 8 yr old will now be homeschooled.. we are excited but both a-bit nervous of the unknown. Very reassuring to watch. ☺️

[@bethlady4975]

How soon after handing in the letter did they stop attending?

[@ramona7dubei535]

I needed to hear this!!! Thank you.

[@AmyLouiseRosey]

Stumbled across this I’m about to start my home education journey with 2 of my children. my eldest daughter is starting high school in September and wants to still remain in school her choice of course. Thank you for the tips ❤

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

@@AmyLouiseRosey how exciting! How old are your two children that you’ll be home educating?

[@mamadoom9724]

I’ve decided I’ll probably start homeschool soon. The kids are a bit apprehensive and not sure they’ll like it so I’m holding off a little but I’m busting at the seams with fun ideas for learning. There are so many life skills I never learned in school. When I was grown I actually felt like most of my time in school had been wasted, even though I was a straight A student. Even though the kids aren’t sold on the idea of homeschool I actually feel like they are going to love it. They will get so much more freedom to learn about things they’re actually interested in and things that actually matter. But I am going to be sure to throw in some boring but useful things too (like math.) one of the best parts about it is that we will no longer have to wake up at 6:30 am for school 😂

[@reneeno2921]

I’m so happy to have found your channel. I’m always questioning myself but hubby always reassures me. I have a 3 and 5 year old so I’m still finding my feet

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

It so hard not to question yourself on this journey but it’s so amazing to hear you have a supportive hubby!! 💛

[@tenneillechapman9012]

Such a beautiful video! You have put me at ease, thank you for your wise words! It is so beautiful to have your child with you all the time, grow together and learn from and about each other! Sending you love and light. 💗

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Thank you so much for your kind message. Makes me feel so happy to share the little I’ve learned so far and encourage anyone 💛

[@ButterflyLullabyLtd]

Good luck. It is an amazing video. If I can do it, anyone can. My daughter is now teaching Art at an Independent Cinema. She is still studying from home and has four amazing Mentors. If she had stayed in school she would be popping depression tablets. Home Education saved her. ♥️

[@sarsurab2778]

So glad I found this woman I could crying!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

💛💛💛

[@rutadesta]

I swear 😢am crying right now

[@MyrrieM]

Honestly, I freaked out just of thinking where and how to start home aducation because I don't understand pretty much anything that secondary school teaching. But , as you said, learning alongside with kids would be beneficial for all of us..

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

I freaked out a lot before home schooling too! I think people so easily forget that you can in fact learn alongside your children and you don’t have to know everything to give them a beautifully enriched education! Teachers in schools don’t even know everything 💛

[@Nbvcxt]

This is such an amazing video I want to start homeschooling my four year old but I was worried that I’m not good enough to teach him

[@jayandthejourney]

I loved this and really needed to hear this. I will be going back to this video when I start to feel discouraged x

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

That makes all the effort of making this video worthwhile. Thank you so much and I'm so pleased it was helpful!

[@ButterflyLullabyLtd]

Excellent Home Education video. Your so right children learn more from us than in school, because they can learn at their own pace and study what they are good at. I'm from the UK. Our daughter begged me to Home Educate. She is now teaching Art at Cinema & Co weekly. She has opted out of Art College and has an outstanding American Art Mentor who is teaching her perspective and Anatomy without the smut. Very technical. I had no idea that Art was so complex. Melody has also passed her Music Theory Exam with a Distinction. Considering she could hardly read, write or spell in school, I think this proves Home Education works. Especially as many famous musicians such as Prince, Eric Clapton, Hendrix, Lionel Richie etc all play by ear, which is a gift State Education does not acknowledge, but should. These famous people all attended State Education and cannot read sheet music. Our daughter is studying further so she can compose and write sheet music as well as teach. I was taught ITA English Twaddle so I have never been a fan of State Education. I used Art and Music to make reading fun, not stressful. Never stop dreaming. I love Home Education because I believe children have a right to be children and should not be forced to act like little adults. Play, make mud pies. And learn what makes you happy and helps you with the career you wish to follow. ♥️

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Ow that is so incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this. So interesting and so true!

[@myreggioinspiredhome]

I've just watched a bunch of your videos and I'm really enjoying them 😊 We are a couple of years away, but I'm researching early and your channel is a fantastic resource about homeschooling in the UK. Thank you and I look forward to your future videos!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Oh thank you for your lovely message. There’s not as much of a buzz about homeschooling in the U.K. so I’m hoping I can bring that here. U.K. so glad your enjoying the videos, thanks so much! 💛

[@leanneg4040]

I'm so happy to have come across your video. I've wanted to home educate for over five years. I wish I'd jumped from the beginning but I've been so afraid of doing a bad job. Now I realise, noone is as invested in my children as I am. This video has been SO encouraging!!!!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

This makes me soo so happy. No one is as invested in your child as you are!! 💛

[@FL-bh4pn]

The best teacher and best person is the mother

[@juliechipo257]

What a truly beautiful, inspiring and affirming video and tutorial. Your tips are really helpful and I value your words of encouragement about the time it takes and giving it time (and grace). You’ve so beautifully and wonderfully captured and expressed what’s so special about home educating and some of the very things I have sought to do it for. Thank you so much. Continued blessings for your home education journey. ❤️✨

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Thank you so much for your encouragement! Means so much!

[@simonpe3trie102]

Great video just like to add DAD can to . 👍🏻

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Absolutely!

[@mi2401]

Beautiful video, thank you ❤️ lovely to see a fellow UK homeschooler. Will be subscribing ☺️

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Thanks so much! Hard to find as many homeschoolers in the U.K. isn’t it 💛

[@sel.b]

Hiiii I'm a homeschool moma too, I love your channel

[@remaininganonymous4129]

This video was wonderful, thank you for sharing it with us. My son is 4 and I've been planning on homeschooling since I was pregnant. I'm so excited, my son loves to learn and we have such a wonderful relationship. I'm so excited to be homeschooling. I still have days where I'm terrified but I know it will be OK, it's normal to doubt our abilities. But like you I say everyday as learning. We get to spend so much time together and he joins in with most daily activities. He has made me see the beauty in life, children are truly wonderful ❤️

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

This is so encouraging to read. I’m so so happy for you. It’s such a beautiful life, and even though he’s doubts always creep in we can remind ourselves of exactly what you said here 💛

[@remaininganonymous4129]

@@blossomschoolhouse6059 for some reason I don't get notified of comments anymore :( homeschooling really is a great way of life. My sons now 5 and we have such a relaxed way of life, we do get stressed and things don't always go to plan. But I'm so glad we chose this lifestyle!

[@remaininganonymous4129]

@@blossomschoolhouse6059 I thought it was great how you said there's a book for that. You litteraly can learn anything these days with the use of books and Internet, we love libraries! And when you said that you learn along side your children. I've never been great at maths, mainly as I take a while to do sums in my head. Having my son made me realise I need to be more patient with myself and my maths skills have definitely improved! My partner and I often say we're learning with our son, it's truly amazing what homeschooling can achieve.

[@meandmymummyslife]

I love this, I've just found this video, my little one is only at early years and we have had a really bad experience. I also had bad experience at school and really thinking about home schooling our little boy with has additional needs

[@semolinasemolina8327]

I watched this a few weeks ago when we started, and I really appreciated it then. It's been a tough few weeks, and actually it's good to re listen x

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Do you know what, I just re listened for the first time since I posted it and I needed the reminder of several things too! ❤

[@victfez9585]

Deregistered my son today! Thanks for this vid ❤

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Oh how amazing. I really hope you have found a great rhythm that works for you!

[@patchpeters6842]

Thank you so much for this. I've been so anxious to start our homeschooling journey, for fear of failure. This lovely video was so reassuring and actually that extra nudge I needed. I'm excited to finally begin. I'm so glad I came across this. 😁

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

This makes me beyond to happy! And is also the exact reason I made this video. It can feel like the impossible before starting but once you get started, remember your not recreating school and just allow the first year to be what it is - a trial and error year to work out your routine together. It doesn’t have to feel so daunting. And the doubts will always creep in, just remind yourself no one knows your kids like you do 💛🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Raych3kinzX]

A really inspiring video, thank you so much for creating !! ❤️

[@Domi-mf2db]

Lets change the world together our children mental health is most important to make that world a better place I dont know why this very limited public education wasnt changed for so many years and the most i feel sorry for small kids who are crying because they not ready to be separated from their parents for so many hours and cant just play more instead od sitting

[@mamamcindoe8402]

Wow yes! You absolutely smashed it! I have home educated from the start and have wobbles ! Watching you on instagram Makes me think i am not doing enough with my similar ages children! We are all doing an amazing job! Please where are your small abacus from? Xx

[@radioactivebeverage]

Thanks. I would like to homeschool my child(ren) in the future as my experiences with the public school system have been terrible and left me very distrustful. I don't even have kids yet but it stresses me out Lol.

[@lenanayashkova]

Myolder chils (5.5 year old) is telling me about getting points on the school system (basically that is grades), being worried about doing smothing wrong and getting punished in some (minor) way. He is quite gentle and prone to anxiety but he loves to learn. I am so worried he will lose a lot of his interest in just learning things. I actually think his school is the best one in the area, but there are just no alternatives in public education. At a loss

[@debbieblincoe9880]

I love love all your messages in this video! We are literally just starting homeschooling here in NZ now.

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

So glad to hear you feel the same. Oh that’s so so exciting. Wishing you the best first year!! 💛

[@christinebutcher300]

Thank you so much for posting this. It's got me thinking.

[@readwithme933]

This is a brilliant video, thank you so much! My oldest is just 2 years old but crossing my fingers I can homeschool him when the time comes, so getting my research in now haha!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

I love that you are already researching! 🙌🏼💛

[@songvui-uh9ss]

The shares are every actually, i thinks that, children need play more than. Thank you.

[@impactfully5714]

Beautiful video and helpful tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@freshleap]

Thank you for this. Been looking for this advise.

[@stephaniecollins777]

This has really helped I was so worried still am. Thank you for sharing

[@heartfulmom]

This was absolutely beautiful Dana!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Thank you so much!

[@ellenmilley7012]

This is so lovely and useful! This pretty well sums up ALL the wonderful things we’ve learned through our experience of homeschooling over the last four years. So well done!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Aw that’s amazing to hear! Thank you so much💛

[@mrsi82]

Lovely philosophy. Very encouraging 👏

[@jenollie]

Must say love this video took us a while of trial n error to find what worked

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Oh thank you! Yes it took us a really long time to figure things out, and to be honest we’re still learning as we go!💛

[@FullStackFool]

Fantastic guidance and very much on the mark. Ps: Homeschooling is an extension of 👉parenthood 👈

[@assiabee6901]

Loved this video! so well said - thank you

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 💛

[@raheelabbas84]

I’m a single dad and want to do home schooling. Already do more than school using cgp books

[@jameskirk297]

Actually I'm the dad 😅 but I'm considering this as my daughter has been having a tough time at school all her life. I think this might be a good way to go. To give it a try at least. Thanks for the tips 🙂

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

That’s so amazing, that you can see her struggle and are considering offering her a different route❤

[@DeeRose]

Such a great video... I really didn't know where to start.. I made the same mistake after 6months things began to come together... I actually wish i saw this video before homeschooling... I put so much pressure on myself...

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Honestly I wish I could go back and tell myself in that first year to just relax 🙈🤪

[@annakerkour3750]

I do love your content- its hard to find such good UK based homeschooling channels. I have picked up so many tips from you. So thank you. I noticed you have not made a video in a while. Are you still filming things? I know how much work goes into a KZbin channel but I do hope you will carry on. Xx

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Thank you so much! I am planning more videos very soon! ❤

[@iluvpink1176]

My mental health is declining and my anxiety has peaked and I’m going to school is such a struggle and I’m looking into homeschooling

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

So sorry to hear you’re struggling. I hope you have found some answers since this comment?

[@joyfulnoiseeducation4685]

I love this so much! Everything you said is brilliant!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Thank you so so much!

[@remaininganonymous4129]

Hi would just like to share some tips I have found that work great for my family. Singing and dancing. I have a 4 year old who loves to sing and dance like many. I try to make up simple songs to go with what we're learning or doing, it doesn't have to be fantastic, especially at such a young age, most children find silly songs amusing :) I found this helps if my son doesn't particularly want to do somthing, like learning to brush his teeth, we sang a song while doing it and throughout the day. Now he loves to brush his teeth. Another tip is dancing, I've read alot about how dancing stimulates happy hormones and it can really make a mundane activity fun. Just dancing in general for fun is also beneficial as children learn to move their bodies in different ways and not to mention it strengthens your relationship as you get to be silly and have fun with your child :) I also make sticker charts to build a routine and encourage learning. Kids love stickers! Some of the charts we did were simple as - get up, get dressed, use the toilet, brush our teeth, have breakfast, play outside, tidy up toys. I found it a brilliant way to encourage my son to do things he didn't particularly enjoy, like sitting on the toilet for a poo, brushing his teeth and tidying up. Now he mostly enjoys these activities as it had an end goal of a sticker. I worried we would end up having to do stickers after everything we did. But we didn't at all, he genuinely ended up complaining tasks with ease as it had become part of his daily routine. I hope this might help someone, homeschooling isn't as scary as it sounds x

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Absolutely love everything you said here. Thank you so much for this great encouragement 💛💛

[@remaininganonymous4129]

@@blossomschoolhouse6059 thank you. I completely forgot to thank you for your video though! So sorry about that. This was a great video thank you so much for documenting your homeschool journey ❤️

[@exploreplanet5149]

Brilliant video thanks 😊👍

[@tatyanatavares4168]

thank you so much for this video. We want to start home schooling our kids starting with the eldest, year 7. and then our primary school. Perhaps boths at the same time. Many questions at the begining.

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

There are so many questions before starting aren’t there. I think a lot of them are only answered once you start and realise a lot of things as they unfold. Hope some of videos can answer/help any questions you have. Amazing that you want to start homeschooling. Wish you all the best as you begin 💛

[@VivienAmeer]

Where’s that gorgeous wooden abacus from? X

[@Ourhomeschooladventures]

Lovely!

[@Jody-Stubbs]

Thank you xx

[@tatyana1324]

Amazing 👍

[@gemmahutchinson4156]

Loved this video. Thank you! Would you mind sharing where you got the 20 abacus and the sand tray please?

[@meganmordecai7321]

I really want to home school I'm worried my 4 year old daughter won't have any friends and have poor social skills as I have no friends or family and my partners parents don't see her much and she's not around kids her age much I have put her in nursery recently she only has 6 months I really don't want her missing out on making friends

[@jessicajones611]

Beautiful video x We are new to home education, though they have been out of school for a year, since last March, we only officially deregistered at the very start of sept 20. We are trying to find our rhythm still. Have yours attended main stream school at all? Or have you always home educated? I like the flow to your days in the videos I have watched, and they have given me lots of inspiration plus your resources. I noticed your planner in this video, have you a link for this? Mine is getting very messy already being a soft back xxx

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Amazing to here your are home educating! Rhythms definitely take time, and they change a lot too but you will get there. No we have home schooled by choice from the beginning. Oh no i will get a link for you though! x

[@jessicajones611]

@@blossomschoolhouse6059 thank you 😊, loving your channel x

[@shagrace9203]

Hi, May I ask what was the first steps to remove your child from school

[@lenanayashkova]

I do wonder as well what would you do when the child gets older. Do you have a plan for that or just thinking to to figure it out when the time comes?

[@stelastela587]

can you give me an example of home schooling in uk?

[@Bubs-b6f]

I work at a school, but want to home school my 11yrs old and 12yrs old. Can't afford to leave my job.

[@PockyKaiNyah]

My little girl is 3 at the moment and me and my partner have decided that we intend to home school her, watching your videos has helped alot on what to expect and given me some idea on how to go about some things. The one thing that constantly gets mentioned to me is 'oh but if she doesnt go to school she wont be able to sociailse' and others forms of that same sentance. I was just wondering if you had any recomendations for finding playgroups or social groups, as whenever i google i get the bare minimum.

[@lenanayashkova]

I genuinely do worry that it is a valuable experience getting out into the world without your parent on your own. And interacting with peers in that social setting. Allt the same time I don't think it is well balanced in the system as it is and there is no opportunity to tailor the timing and dose of this to a specific child.

[@Ryoko007]

Great informative video. Also can you make a video of a yearly report you would give to your education officer? I'm really struggling with this. Thanks again.

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

I’m so sorry I missed this comment! Unfortunately I have no experience with this as we’ve never had one due to the fact we homeschooled from the beginning and never enrolled into the school system. I really hope you found some help with this!

[@Ryoko007]

@@blossomschoolhouse6059 ok np, I totally forgot I asked anything here.

[@AMM-ur1xi]

Thank you for this great video! I’m new to homeschooling and I’m wondering about the curriculum and the grading system for transcript, how it becomes valid, accredited each year like public schools do and how the homeschool transcript is submitted to university eventually when they finish homeschool. Or, do the children have to give exams each year for a valid completion of the curriculum? If so, where can I find the test centres and do they have online tests? I look forward to hearing your advise 🙏

[@everythingandlife9574]

I’ve been homeschooling for one year

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Thats great, how have you found your first year?

[@bobbyboy4496]

Hi ive been homeschooling a few weeks now . I have recieved a letter from education board . And one question is please give details of how uou ensure your child's social needs are met ... aghhhhh I dont understand

[@jobo1601]

hi, thank you for your video. I can see your little one using a Christian workbook, can I ask where you get these from please? xx

[@ilyassam-xi9nt]

How many hours should I teach my reception child at home

[@Samoeprisamoe]

But what happens when they need to find a job?

[@101crimetime]

Hi. Sorry just wanting other people's opinion. I've been homeschooling my daughter for almost 4 years now. We're Filipinos living in the UK for 18years+. Just this week I was scrolling through FB and I saw a lot of posts from parents in the UK struggling/worrying/feeling scared because school is not meant for their kids. I thought if I were to open a homeschooling agency and hire qualified teachers from the PH. It would help both sides. For example, live online classes (british curriculum) for year 3 4hours daily, 4 days a week in all subjects for £50/monthly (this price is roughly 64hrs worth of lessons based on 4 weeks) subscription. Thoughts?

[@valluvsjhene]

do u have any tips, i really want to start online school/home school but i don’t know if it’s possible :( i’m almost 13 and school is absolute hell for me. we’ve already tried many things in school to make it better but it’s still horrible for me

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

I'm so sorry your having such a hard time at school. I'm sure with some research and if your parents are willing you can school at home, online. There are lots of online tutoring sites, it may just take a little research to find one that suits you. My children are still young so i don't have much experience or knowledge of the best classes online so my best advice would be have a little look around, read reviews and hopefully you will find a good online programme. Really hope you find something!

[@Rufus1531]

Such a good video!! Can i just ask, where did you get your table top small abacus? Its exactly what i have been looking for, for my 6 year old!!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Thank you so much! The small 20 bead abacus is called a rekenrek and I found it on amazon, and the salt tray is so good it’s from the little coach house. Hope that helps 💛

[@sambi5037]

Hello. I want to know if teachers behaviour is not good with child and I want to do home schooling. Do i need to tell concil and then take out the child. And tell the school first and keep child home. The child is saying teachers are horrible i hate this school. His confidence is getting down because of school. What can you advise

[@charlotteholdsworth6690]

Thank you for this informative video. I'm trying to decide whether to home school my now 3 year old when he should start school next September. How many hours minimum would you say is needed

[@akaciaaa]

hi, can I ask where you got your diary from? x

[@clownmama6823]

I'm 14 years old and currently homeschooling,while I'm homeschooling you also have to deal with the home education team,and it's so corrupt

[@ohwellwhateverr]

What do you mean?

[@gabrielamcb9157]

I want to start in February but my question is...How do you know what to teach when, which guideline do you follow to know what he or she shoul know by her/his age. Are you using a curriculum?

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Hi. I totally understand these thoughts and questions as I had the same myself. The beauty of home education is you can teach them/learn whatever you want when you want! The law states you’re required to give them an education suitable to their needs, how you do that is up to you. For me I would say if it is their first school year i.e age 4/5 then just focus on math and phonics so counting, letter sounds, learning songs etc for the early years and let interest lead in other subjects. For example if they show interest in an animal you can look it up in a book and talk about it and look at pictures etc. If your kids are older I would still say for the first year find your footing and get a nice routine going with just math and English and then add in the rest as and when. Schools have a set guideline of what the children learn and when but we don’t have to. We can learn anything and everything anywhere and anytime and there’s no rush 💛

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

And yes we use a curriculum for most subjects but that’s just personal preference. Most curriculums with have level assessments to place the child on the right level ☺️

[@Angie-Who]

What is that equipment used at 3:45 it looks amazing!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Hi, it’s a salt/sand tray. Brilliant for practising writing letters and short words. You can make your own at home with a shallow dish and some table salt. Mine ig from the little coach house 💛

[@Angie-Who]

@@blossomschoolhouse6059 thank you I will definitely look into buying one

[@paluwina]

Hi! Perfect video! Thank you! I am going to home School my son. Do I have to inform my council about it? Will the control and check us at any point? Thank you!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Hi, oh that’s so exciting! So for me I received a letter that stated they noticed my child hadn’t enrolled for a school and I simply called the number and told them I was home educating and they said that’s great thank you and I haven’t heard from anyone since. If your child has never been enrolled at a school I think that’s likely all that will happen for you too x

[@paulinabaran7046]

@@blossomschoolhouse6059 Thank you for quick response :) I am not so fast lol :D

[@janelle6200]

Thank you so much for this video… I’m planning to homeschool my now 2 year old son that’s why im doing a lot of research. I live in the uk so I’m curious how home education works here. Few questions please, is there an age requirement on when you can start homeschooling? Will it be considered when we somehow decided to put him in a proper school? Because there’s gcse’s and A levels in here. How will it work in that sense? How long or up to what age you can home school your kids? Sorry I’ve got too many questions. Thanks in advance 😊

[@toplobster2699]

How is it going have you started? I'm about to start myself. Any guidance tips recommended channels would be great. Thanks

[@ErinWest-ey3rm]

Could I home school 2 or 3 days each week and go to public school for the rest

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

I believe this is a thing, I would reach out to the school and express this desire. Remember they are YOUR children and you have every right to the uk law - giving your child an education suitable to their needs. If you feel that is homeschooling 2/3 days and public school the rest then you have that right!

[@ctrldelete1763]

By law what are the minimum hours a week for home schooling?

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

By law in the U.K. there aren’t any specified hours at the moment, but because homeschooling is generally more intensive and one on one so it requires less than the 6 they would have at public school. 💛

[@ctrldelete1763]

@@blossomschoolhouse6059 Ok thanks. Can home school children still take their GCSE's and what route would a parent need to take to enroll them for exams outside of mainstream schools?

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

@@ctrldelete1763 they can absolutely still take their GCSE’s how that works though I’m not sure as we haven’t gotten that far yet. I think it may be worth researching how that’s done. Sorry I can’t be more help in that area yet.

[@t9803013]

Hi, great video but how do you fulfil the child's need to have friends? At school they will be around other children. Im worried they will have no interaction with peers ?

[@ohwellwhateverr]

That’s where co-op learning groups come in, as well as extracurricular activities/groups, church groups, etc that are open to all other kids. Homeschooled kids tend to be better socialised because they’re interacting with people of all different ages during the day, not just peers of their own age group.

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Hi. So sorry this reply is so late! The answer is yes their need for friendship is most definitely fulfilled in ways that (imo) are even more beneficial than if they were at school. To main reason for that is the socialisation with children and adults of ALL ages throughout each week, rather than just kids their own age. They attend 3 clubs a week with children of different ages both older and younger, spend time with family and friends, and speak to to people when we run errands and go out and about. I have two children with very different characters and it’s been interesting to see my social daughter bloom and gain even more confidence with people than she already has naturally and it’s also been incredible to watch my naturally very reserved and shy daughter learn, from her sister and our day to day life, the social skills she needs to grow up in this world ❤

[@t9803013]

@@blossomschoolhouse6059 Many thanks for the reply. Our 9 year old daughter is definitely gaining a lot from some of the clubs she has joined, especially kick boxing, she attends 5 days a week, meets loads of kids in her class from different ages. Her Sensai keeps them all level headed and now that's she's entering competitions meets even more people. She's gained confidence, and that's from everything that she's involved with outside of school. This has given ME more confidence that home-schooling wouldn't be a issue in terms of her social being.

[@lobebe06]

My daughter started this year in school, she is in Reception but I am thinking in homeschooling for the next year. I am not sure what I need to do or say in the actual school about the next year. I need give some advice or not? I need they give me an autorisation?

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

Hi. So I think once your child is enrolled in a school you can pull them out and elect to hone educate but they do need to be informed and there may be a process. I’m not completely familiar with that process as mine have never attended a school but if you do a google search you might find some answers. I know there are also some other home schooling KZbinrs on here with videos on how to deregister your child from public school I will see if I can find them and put the link here for you ☺️

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYrPiIVnitVpjtE this one is an old video I’m not sure if anything has changed since then but this is helpful!

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

And this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXmnf2uOa9hmZtU

[@Bullidom11]

School failed me big time. And how bad the worlds gotten now with teaching nonsense to kids. I’ll be homeschooling my son when he’s older.

[@crixcus]

“homeschooling is an extension of Motherhood” yeah because fathers arnt a part of their life or their education...

[@blossomschoolhouse6059]

I’m so sorry if my video offended you. I am only speaking to the audience I believed I had in this video which on here and on instagram is almost 100% women/mothers. I can honestly say that the majority of the following I have and every message I receive is from women/mothers worried about homeschool and seeking advice. I didn’t in any way mean that dads aren’t a part of the child’s life or education. My husband is a huge part of our children’s education too. I am sure you know well that dads/men are not excluded from what I am talking about in this video.