Does anyone have info on home schooling in England for a 6 year old?
Here, in Australia, kids don’t necessarily start school until they’re 6 so whatever you do/don’t do shouldn’t become a big issue between him and his classmates once he starts school here. However, if you wish to give him a ‘heads-up’ on some of the things his future classmates in Australia may have already attempted…. At any Australian Primary school there is usually an emphasis on English (reading and writing), Maths and the Study of Society and the Environment (SOSE). Students usually also have music, sport, drama, computer studies, science, art, and learn a language (LOTE — Language Other Than English). A website such as http://www.primaryschool.com.au will give you a better idea of the things his future classmates (or, at least, those who did prep or transition (which, I think, is called ‘reception’ in england) ) may have already attempted. Education is organised at state/territory level though, not nationally as it is
