How to apply for homeschooling grants UK

What are homeschooling grants?

In the UK, homeschooling grants are not provided by the government, but can be provided by charities and other organisations to support parents. Resources are available for home schooling from your local council.

How to navigate the .gov website for resources?

When you go to the ‘educating your child at home’ section of the gov.uk website, you will find that you can enter your postcode to access your local authority website, which gives you more information about what resources are available locally. This is only for residents of the United Kingdom and is not suitable for overseas parents.

Where to find a home schooling tutor?

There are home schooling tutors available at Owl Tutors who have experience in home education and can work sensitively and closely with families to ensure their needs are met. If you are looking for a home schooling tutor make sure you ask for availability and flexibility as home schooling needs can change week by week and you need a tutor who is committed to supporting your family.

How do you choose home schooling subjects?

Selecting the right subjects is really important when it comes to home schooling so that you can tailor the curriculum to the needs of your child. The national curriculum should be a guide only, and lessons should reflect your child’s interests and strengths. Core subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science, but there are also endless elective subjects in which your child may express interest. Examples of these are History, DT, Geography, Art, Music, Drama and Physical Education.

What should a home school plan include?

The Government suggests putting together a plan, or curriculum, which meets the needs of your child or children. This could include a plan for each week which covers both core and elective subjects, and which allows for time spent outside and also in the home. Socialisation is also important for home schooled children, so make sure you plan includes time spent with others.

Benefits of using a qualified teacher for home schooling

Qualified teachers will be best placed to teach those aspects of the curriculum that might not match up with your skillset. For example, you might be an artist or an actor, but have little interest in Maths. Conversely, you might be very focused on core subjects but need some support with more artistic pursuits. Make sure the teacher supports your decision and is there to help you fill in the gaps. If you are considering your child sitting public examinations in the future, qualified teachers can also help to support with preparation.

Resources for Further Reading:

Website

1. Government advice

Book

1. The Everything Guide to Home Schooling by Sherri Linsenbach

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