How to write a home education report SO good the LA leave you alone
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- I really hope this takes some of the stress and anxiety out of report writing for some of you, from someone who has been there (stress and all) and had two reports successfully approved by the LA. More on the outcome of my reports here: • *UPDATE* Local Authori...
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BONUS "DO" OF REPORT WRITING: I meant to include this one in the video and somehow lost half the clip, so here it is: DO...brag about your child! Your report is the chance to really big up your child and their achievements, so don't be afraid to do so!
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As always, I recommend the H.E.F.A Facebook group for all things report writing. Just by following their guides, I got the thumbs up from the LA on the first attempt. I also used their report-checking service (it's completely amazing that admins give up their time to do this for FREE) but I didn't require any changes (because I followed the guides). Honestly, couldn't have done it without that group (sound like I'm accepting an oscar over here 😂)
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
0:00 - Why this video is needed
01:04 - What's in this video
01:28 - IMPORTANT point 1
03:08 - IMPORTANT point 2
04:37 - Structuring your report
07:07 - What to include in each section
11:50 - DOs of report writing
15:16 - DON'Ts of report writing
21:44 - Formula of progression
27:37 - My report feedback
Book review I mention: • The Home Ed Guide You ...
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Any questions, please feel free to ask away in the comments, email me, or send me an IG DM (I check this least frequently, sorry).
❗DISCLAIMER ❗ The information provided in this video is not legal advice. It is the personal perspective of one home educating parent, and should be taken as such. Please take time to read all the information out there and consider your personal circumstances
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Thank you so much for this video. Just starting to write my daughters first report and I had all her learning documented but did not know how to show her progress. The structure you gave to evidence progress has helped me so so much. Can not thank you enough!
@@lauranwakwubei551 ahh I’m so pleased to hear it. Thanks for commenting! Good luck with your report, I’m sure it will be fab!
Brilliant video Cathryn. This is really helpful. Report writing has been my biggest fear when it comes to beginning my son’s Home Education. This really puts my mind at ease though. Thank you so much for the video and I love how you included us veggies (the tofu of the video gave me a good chuckle) 😂❤
Ahh really glad it was helpful to you. Hope it takes the stress out of it when it comes time to write one for your son 💜
Mine was super easy: basically I just mentioned what activities we do outside the home and what we do to cover each subject including book/curriculum name if I have some. My LA contact has been lovely and encouraging.
That’s great to hear!
Great video! I really like the point you made about finding out what level of reporting the LA in your area are happy with. I can see how offering too much can cause expectations to creep higher and higher, making things harder for others. It’s so important to know our rights and to let the LA also know that you know. In my area they are pretty good, but their standard form does seem to ask a lot of questions that are not required by the actual guidance/law. That’s why I prefer to do my own forms too.
Thank you Jenni. Thank goodness I've got that one done 😆. That's great you live in a pretty chilled area; ours aren't too bad all things considered (from what I've read of other areas!).
This is so helpful, thank you. I will be sharing this, as many people I know who have just started home educating struggle with this area. Thanks again, for all of your tips and helping people. x
Ahh thank you for your kind comment. I do hope it helps some people and alleviates some stress from report writing 💜
Such a good video! It can be such a gnarly subject (different LAs trying to define evidence differently for example). I home Ed my son for his secondary years and then some years later worked for an LA as a home Ed officer. It was a genuinely good LA at that point, and we were there to assist and advise (if needed) and our understanding of home Ed was full and accepting of all styles of HE, from formal to radical unschooling. Sadly it didn’t stay the same for my role, so I left but for a time it was a lovely job and I feel I’ve seen HE from both sides!
Ohhh that’s so interesting. Thanks for sharing. I think it would be great if all LAs who had someone with actual experience of home educating and knowledge of all the different styles. It’s so hard when all the different LAs have different interpretations of the guidelines!
@@nurturingdiscontent yes, there were two of us with home Ed experience in the department. It was always so wonderful to visit or speak with people who clearly thought we would not understand an informal education, and then to be able to compliment them and tell them they were doing great! Favourite part of the job by far. You could practically see the stress leave people!
@@jessk7240 I bet!!! It would be such a relief to have someone who understands!
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Brilliant 😊🥳 thank you
You’re so welcome. Hope it’s helpful 💜
Thank you so much for making this video. I am actually excited to put my first report together 🤗 Question- how many examples of progression would you suggest per 'subject' area? Thanks x
Wow, excitement for a report; that has exceeded my goal of just reducing the anxiety of report writing.😀 Good for you! I would say a couple of examples per area should be enough. Remember to read up on your local LA and get a vibe for how strict or relaxed they may be, which may give you more of an indicator. I don't think I used any more than 1-2 examples.
Thanks Sister 💪✨️
@@bluebellandjoe9385 you're so welcome!
Is it easier just to let them into your house once a year for 20 mins? I know each to their own. Xx
It is usually advised not to invite the LA into your home, and while it's worked for some it's also backfired for a lot of people (such as them appearing lovely and helpful and then writing to say your education isn't sufficient). They have no right to be in your home, and see your children or your work. It's always best to keep things in writing so you have a paper trail. There is a really good post on H.E.F.A going into the reasons more, if you're on that group. But, indeed, each to their own. It's up to the individual to choose who they want in their home. 💕
I'm not on Facebook. Is that where the group is? I didn't realise they were like that to some people. Something to keep in mind for the future. Thank you.
@@melissawilliams5394 Yes, sorry should have said, that's a facebook group.
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thank you so much for taking time out and making this video! please let me know where i can find your email add as i have a few questions.
Ahh you’re more than welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 💜 Of course, feel free to email me nurturingdiscontent [at] gmail [dot] com