Homeschooling is considered by many as a great alternative to public school for children with special needs – and for good reason. Home Ed has many benefits when it comes to educating a child with a disability.
Contrary to public school, a homeschooling parent will be able to create a tailored learning environment: with no set rules about uniform or fixed times for class and recess, you’d be free to cater your surroundings to the needs and preferences of the child. The flexibility that comes with home education is unparalleled; you could teach outside, or decorate the room in a way that will further your child’s learning.
Another advantage would be the lack of a strict curriculum. Where public school follows a general education programme, a home schooled student will have the opportunity to build from their own strengths and learn at their own pace. This absence of pressure might help children boost self-confidence in their skills. The personalised teaching is a key asset of home school. It’s indeed easier to have your questions answered if alone or in a small group, rather than in a traditional classroom. And unfortunately this same traditional classroom can sometimes be the spark to bullying towards children with SEND; home ed is an effective option to avoid that risk.
We often think of isolation, or a lack of social interaction as the main risk to homeschooling – but it is possible to find group activities in your local area to cross this barrier.
To facilitate this, on the 13th of September, we are organising a home ed day at our Defiant Sports’s venue. The Inclusion Hub will welcome from 10am to 12pm home schooled children and their parents in the community to get together. We have planned for multiple organisations to join us, with the goal to introduce home school activities and various resources. We hope to see you there!
As always, stay defiant!
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