Home schooling

Home schooling in the UK: Legal requirements and best resources

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Home schooling in the UK: Legal requirements and best resources

Home schooling, commonly known as “elective home education” is completely legal in the UK, although the specific legislation slightly differs between England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The important reminder for parents if they decide to home school is: You can educate your child at home – but you still have a legal obligation to … Read more

Specialisms in UK Secondary Schools: What They Are and How They Shape Student Learning

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Specialisms in UK Secondary Schools: What They Are and How They Shape Student Learning

Secondary education in the United Kingdom has been widely adopted with the introduction of “specialisms” for many years. Specialisms provide secondary schools with a particular area in which they aim to improve the quality of education, the level of education achieved, and to create an environment that is unique to each school. Although the Specialist … Read more