HOME EDUCATION
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Issue 90 2020
Home Education And Parenting
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The decision to provide a child with home education is typically made on no other basis than parental perspective, with careful consideration of a child’s best interests. Some parents are instantaneous in this decision, while others partake in lengthier deliberation. Nevertheless, following the initial plunge into the lifestyle of homeschool, parents are presented with an abundance of additional options. Such as whether to offer adult-led teaching, or instead opt to be childled. To endeavour to follow the National Curriculum, or create unique homeschool content. From Steiner Waldorf to Montessori and Unschooling, there are copious choices, and the preferred educational approach is likely to be directly influenced by parenting style - and of course, this can be a mixture of many.
If, like I do, you favour gentle parenting and attachment parenting, you will probably be familiar with pioneers of these areas such as Sarah Ockwell-Smith, whose literature paves the way for gentle parents seeking relevant and insightful guidance. Elements of Montessori learning are in keeping with gentle parenting, by showing children respect as individuals and granting them space to discover and learn in their own way. I also value practicality in my parenting approach, using honest communication and a comprehensive vocabulary, and this method of parenting unwittingly connects with guided learning techniques. I am equally drawn to the ideology of Steiner Waldorf education - encouraging children to develop not only their minds but every aspect of themselves emotionally, physically and spiritually. Our society is recognising a more
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