Getting Started with Home Education

Welcome to Your Home Education Journey!

At Home Education West Midlands (HEWM), we're here to help you every step of the way. Whether you're new to home education or looking for fresh ideas, this guide provides essential information and resources to create a successful and enriching learning experience for your child.

 

Why Home Educate?

Home education allows you to tailor your child’s learning to their unique interests, strengths, and pace. It offers flexibility, personalised learning experiences, and the opportunity to explore diverse subjects in engaging ways.

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Ideas for Home Education Activities
Science Experiments:

Build Model Molecules: Use everyday items like marshmallows and toothpicks to create visual representations of molecules.
Explore Engineering: Design a bridge using spaghetti and explore the principles of weight distribution.
Uncover Geography: Create a salt dough map and embark on a journey across continents and countries.
 

Creative Activities:

Stargazing Adventures: Discover the wonders of the night sky with binoculars or a telescope.
Living History: Create a photo diary of a visit to a museum or historical site.
Grow Your Own Food: Plant a vegetable garden together and learn about the joy of nurturing life.
 

Life Skills & Exploration:

DIY Projects: Develop practical skills by tackling simple repairs around the house.
Family Holiday Planning: Put imagination to the test by planning a budget-friendly family holiday.
Connecting with Nature: Take nature walks and explore the environment, discussing flora, fauna, and the importance of conservation.

 

Local Educational Outings
Exploring museums and local attractions can provide hands-on learning experiences that complement your home education curriculum. Here’s a list of some great places to visit in the West Midlands:

 

World War II Museums:

Grant WW2 Museum

Address: 6 Hoylake Cl, Nuneaton CV11 6NJ
Website: grantww2museum.com
 

The Staffordshire Regiment Museum and Mercian Regiment Archive

Address: DMS, Lichfield WS14 9PY
Website: staffordshireregimentmuseum.com
 

Midland Air Museum

Address: Rowley Rd, Coventry CV3 4FR
Website: midlandairmuseum.co.uk
 

Wellesbourne Wartime Museum

Address: Airfield Estate, Loxley Rd, Wellesbourne, Warwick CV35 9EU
Website: https://www.wellesbourneairfield.com
 

RAF Cosford - National Cold War Exhibition

Address: Shifnal TF11 9HU
Website: rafmuseum.org.uk
 

Art Museums:

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Address: Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham B3 3DH
Website: birminghammuseums.org.uk
 

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Address: University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TS
Website: barber.org.uk
 

Science Museums:

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Address: Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG
Website: birminghammuseums.org.uk

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Legal Guidance
 

Know Your Rights:
Home education is a legal option for parents in the UK. You have the right to provide your child with an efficient, full-time education suited to their age, ability, and any special educational needs they may have.

 

Deregistration Process:
If your child is currently attending a school, you will need to deregister them to begin home education. This process involves notifying the school in writing. For detailed instructions, including information on requesting consent for children attending a special educational needs school arranged by the Local Authority, visit our Deregistration Process Page.