Where do you start? What do you do? The thought of home education can seem a daunting prospect at first. But like most things, once the first steps are taken you realise it’s different to what you expected. A bit like the thought of being a parent when you’re first pregnant; you can’t imagine what it’ll be like and how you’ll cope, but you do in the end. And it’s exactly the same with home education as it is with parenting; you grow into it, everything is achievable in small steps. And the first step you need to take is often the hardest; the decision!
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It's #throwbackthursday! In an article published several years ago, Ross Mountney explains how to get started on the home educating journey. Find out how what materials you need and the best way to start your journey.