This article was in the Times last week. It actually has some very good examples of home education and how it is done well.

   The funniest thing is that after giving a glowing report of how well home educator's are doing it then has a laughable 'Do's and don'ts' section at the bottom. In this part they say that we should all follow the national curriculum (and of course we all know just how well that works for giving children a balanced education!) and to not even consider it after 11+ years of age! (because of course that is when they are starting to think independantly and we can't have young people in this country who can actually think for themselves now can we?)

   I think it is a funny old article over all. It couldn't find 'bad' information about home education and yet it had to come to a negative conclusion all the same!

   Home education works! Full stop. It works. And if you have done it or are considering it and you have an 11+ child, don't be put off because there are plenty of examples of home ed kids getting into top universities without attending 'school'. In the states they are now seeking out home educated pupils for their places in university because they are better educated, know how to work independantly, are serious students and arent' there to party all the time!

   While it is great to see home ed getting news time in major publications, it would be nice to see someone who doesn't feel they have to find a way to put it down all the time! Sigh!