Elective Homeschooling and Micro Schools

What is Elective Home Education (EHE)?

Elective Home Education (EHE) is when a parent chooses not to send their child to school full-time but assumes responsibility for making sure their child receives a full-time education other than at school. Some children are electively home-educated from age 5 and may never attend school. In other cases, a child may be removed from their school’s roll for EHE.

Educating children at home works well when it is a positive choice and carried out with proper regard for the needs of the child. In many cases, elective home education is appropriate, well-delivered and involves considerable sacrifice on the part of parents.

What Is Micro-Schooling?

Micro-schooling also known as micro schools or nano schools, is an educational model gaining traction globally and in the UK, can take various forms, including independent micro-schools founded by educators or community members, homeschooling cooperatives, and alternative education programs within existing educational institutions.

While micro schools operate outside the traditional public school system, they may still be subject to regulatory requirements and standards set by relevant authorities.

What you need to know about EHE ?

Elective Homeschooling requires parents to take full responsibility for their child’s education, including all associated costs (such as exam fees).

Schools are not required to provide any support to parents who have withdrawn their child for EHE. Support provided by Local Authorities (LA) is discretionary, including support for a child’s special educational needs.

Parents should not be placed under pressure by schools to electively home-educate their children. This is a form of ‘off-rolling’ and is never acceptable.

If you feel under pressure to keep your child at home and educate the child yourself rather than sending them back to school full-time, we recommend you discuss this with your LA.

Elective Homeschooling and Micro Schools Packages

At Abode Education, we understand the growing demand for flexible and personalised educational solutions for Elective Home Education (EHE, Homeschooling) and Micro-schools. Our comprehensive package offers a range of resources and support to empower educators and families in creating enriching learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

Curriculum Support:

Access to our curated library of educational materials across various subjects and grade levels.
Customisable lesson plans and learning resources aligned with national standards or tailored to specific educational philosophies.
Guidance from experienced educators to adapt curriculum materials to suit diverse learning styles and preferences.

Professional Development:

Workshops and training sessions for educators and parents on effective teaching strategies, curriculum planning, and assessment methods.
Opportunities for networking and collaboration with other Elective Home Education (EHE) and Micro-school communities to share best practices and resources.

Learning Management System (LMS):

A user-friendly online platform for organising and delivering instructional content, tracking student progress, and facilitating communication between educators, students, and parents.
Integration with various educational tools and applications to enhance the learning experience, including virtual labs, multimedia resources, and interactive simulations.

Enrichment Programs:

Optional enrichment activities such as clubs, workshops, and field trips to complement core curriculum subjects and foster holistic development.
Access to extracurricular resources in areas such as arts, music, sports, STEM, and language learning to cater to diverse interests and talents.

Academic Support Services:

Individualised academic counselling and support for students to set goals, monitor progress, and address any learning challenges or gaps.
Teaching services and small group interventions to provide additional assistance in specific subjects or skill areas as needed.

Administrative Assistance:

Administrative tools and templates for managing student records, reporting attendance, and documenting learning outcomes.

Community Engagement:

Opportunities for socialisation and peer interaction through organised events, clubs, and community service projects to promote a sense of belonging and connection among students.
Parent support groups and forums for sharing resources, exchanging ideas, and fostering a supportive network within the EHE, homeschooling and Micro school community.