every so often, one of my friends gets political, so i relook up the basic working of the education otherwise stuff. this time i used hull city council’s site. i rather liked this bit
Tips for successful home education
Make the learning process active, practical, participative and hopefully fun
Make systematic plans for your child’s learning
Take full advantage of all available resources, such as museums, libraries, parks, computer, a range of adults, educational video and audio tapes, clubs
Encourage your child to read widely
Plan a programme of educational visits and broadcasts
Provide opportunities for physical development
Encourage your child to develop socially with other children and adults
Make learning enjoyable by using a variety of approaches
Give your child opportunities for independent learning
Make sure your child has a quiet area for studying
Have a coherent philosophy of education
It’s quite sensible, isn’t it! Might not have gone with the entirety of the webpage, but do like this bit.