Home Education Report 2013
Rebecca and Daniel are both studying Maths and English and Science with the intention of taking iG.C.S.E.s in the near future.
Rebecca is also studying Spanish and Daniel Chemistry.
This is the only structured approach we use, and both children are happy with this.
The rest of their education is formed by using their home and the world around them as their learning environment..
We go to a lot of effort to expose the children to new ideas, subjects and experiences, allowing them to follow up anything that interests them.
As our approach to James' education is opportunity based, child centred and flexible, it is not possible to submit a timetable, or to specify in advance all the activities he will be undertaking.
All three children are given plenty of time to explore their own interests. We listen constantly to what the say and request and try to provide learning opportunities within their interests. We believe that they are naturally inclined to learn and that they can be trusted to do so.
They are free to explore their own interests and we make sure that they have practise at essential elements of learning.
We work hard to provide an educational environment that keeps their interest and also allows them to be free to be independent learners.
Where a topic becomes popular, we use it to access a variety of subject and opportunities so that a broad education value is achieved. Discussion plays a great part in our approach.
They have full access to books, music, television, radio and Internet (monitored) and we will always discuss anything that they take an interest in. We have a good supply of books, pens and paper, toys, craft supplies, laptop and space to work. We have broadband internet access and the children all have the opportunity to help us find the answers to questions they ask as well as playing Internet hosted games on education and fun sites.
Rebecca
Study timetable
Monday Maths 2-3 hours Am
Tuesday ½ Hour each of English, Maths and Science
Wednesday English 2-3 hours Am
Thursday ½ Hour each of English, Maths and Science
Friday Biology 2-3 hours Am
Each afternoon she does the following:
Keyboard practise
Cooking
Art
Social Groups.
She also walks regularly and uses Wii Fit.
Resources Rebecca uses:-
Maths:-
CGB Key Stage 3 Mathematics Numeracy Strategy
GCSE Mathematics Edexcel Modular - Revision Guide
Online Maths Quizzes - http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/
Rebecca and Daniel are both studying Maths and English and Science with the intention of taking iG.C.S.E.s in the near future.
Rebecca is also studying Spanish and Daniel Chemistry.
This is the only structured approach we use, and both children are happy with this.
The rest of their education is formed by using their home and the world around them as their learning environment..
We go to a lot of effort to expose the children to new ideas, subjects and experiences, allowing them to follow up anything that interests them.
As our approach to James' education is opportunity based, child centred and flexible, it is not possible to submit a timetable, or to specify in advance all the activities he will be undertaking.
All three children are given plenty of time to explore their own interests. We listen constantly to what the say and request and try to provide learning opportunities within their interests. We believe that they are naturally inclined to learn and that they can be trusted to do so.
They are free to explore their own interests and we make sure that they have practise at essential elements of learning.
We work hard to provide an educational environment that keeps their interest and also allows them to be free to be independent learners.
Where a topic becomes popular, we use it to access a variety of subject and opportunities so that a broad education value is achieved. Discussion plays a great part in our approach.
They have full access to books, music, television, radio and Internet (monitored) and we will always discuss anything that they take an interest in. We have a good supply of books, pens and paper, toys, craft supplies, laptop and space to work. We have broadband internet access and the children all have the opportunity to help us find the answers to questions they ask as well as playing Internet hosted games on education and fun sites.
Rebecca
Study timetable
Monday Maths 2-3 hours Am
Tuesday ½ Hour each of English, Maths and Science
Wednesday English 2-3 hours Am
Thursday ½ Hour each of English, Maths and Science
Friday Biology 2-3 hours Am
Each afternoon she does the following:
Keyboard practise
Cooking
Art
Social Groups.
She also walks regularly and uses Wii Fit.
Resources Rebecca uses:-
Maths:-
CGB Key Stage 3 Mathematics Numeracy Strategy
GCSE Mathematics Edexcel Modular - Revision Guide
Online Maths Quizzes - http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/
English:-
CGB Key Stage 3 English Literacy Strategy
GCSE English The Revision Guide
Weekly spelling test using Key Stage 3 Spelling List - http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/dick/tta/spelling/ks3list.htmRebecca also does two A4 pages of Copy Writing each week.
Online Grammar Quizzes - http://www.funenglishgames.com/grammargames.html Rebecca reads daily and she also reads one classic fiction book a month.
In April Rebecca will be starting a study course with Oxford learning, with the intention of taking her iGCSE in June 2014
Science/Biology:-
CGP Key Stage 3 Biology Topic-based Practice Questions
CGP Key Stage 3 Science Life Processes and Living Things
Spanish:-
BBC Bitesize GCSE Spanish -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/spanish/
Daniel
Study Timetable
Monday Maths 2-3 hours Am
Tuesday ½ Hour each of English, Maths and Science
Wednesday English 2-3 hours Am
Thursday ½ Hour each of English, Maths and Science
Friday General Science 2-3 hours Am
In the afternoon Daniel does the following:-
Guitar Practise
Art
Science Experiments
Social Groups
Resources Daniel uses:-
Maths:-
CGB Key Stage 3 Mathematics Numeracy Strategy
Online Maths Quizzes - http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/
English:-
CGB Key Stage 3 English Literacy Strategy
Weekly spelling test using Key Stage 3 Spelling List - http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/dick/tta/spelling/ks3list.htmOnline Grammar Quizzes - http://www.funenglishgames.com/grammargames.htmlDaniel also does two A4 pages of Copy Writing each week.
Daniel reads daily and he also reads one classic fiction book a month. He is currently reading
Science:-
KS3 Science Workbook - National Tests Practice Papers
Science/Biology:-
CGP Key Stage 3 Science Life Processes and Living Things
CGP Key Stage 3 Chemistry Topic-based Practice Questions
CGP Key Stage 3 Science National Strategy
Science Experiments using Chemistry Set and experiments from http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html
Daniel also plays rugby for Crediton U13's and has recently been selected for the North Devon Squad. In the summer he attends athletics sessions, entering competitions for Discus and Shot Putt.
James
Our approach for James's education is child led. At the moment he is learning through play and everyday life. He has shown an interest in learning the alphabet and numbers and will occasionally do the odd page in a workbook for his age.
James attends football sessions in Crediton, which is run by Exeter City Football Club, and he also attends Rugby Tots in Exeter. In the summer he attends athletics club.
We regularly go on trips, some with other Home Educated families. This will normally be on a Tuesday, once a month, or occasionally on a Friday. When this happens Rebecca and Daniel do their studies for this day on a Saturday morning.
Trips we have recently been on-
Stonehenge
Caerphilly Castle
The Dr Who Experience
Cardiff Bay
Cwmcarn Forest
Exmoor Zoo
Weston-Super-Mare Sealife Centre
The White Horse
Salisbury Cathedral
Barnstaple Museum
Torquay Museum
Teignmouth Museum
Topsham Museum
Crealy
