Home Education UK Great Public Schools Welcome to the Frontpage Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading Released: May 1, 2013 By Carolyn Miller, Kathryn Zickuhr, Lee Rainie and Kristen Purcell The vast majority of parents of minor children — children younger than 18 — feel libraries are very important for their children. The ties between parents and libraries start with the importance parents attach to the role of reading in their children’s lives. The importance parents assign to reading and access to knowledge shapes their enthusiasm for libraries and their programs: 94% of parents say libraries are important for their children and 79% describe libraries as “very important.” Almost every parent (97%) says it is important for libraries to offer programs and classes for children and teens. Library visits by children Some 70% of parents report their child visited a public library in the past 12 months and 55% say their child has his/her own library card. Parents themselves are considerably more likely than other adults to use library services About this Research Acknowledgements Prev Next
Educating your child at home : Directgov - Parents You can teach your child at home, either full or part-time. This is called home education (sometimes ‘elective home education’ or ‘home schooling’). If your child is currently at school, you should tell the school if you plan to educate them at home. If your child is attending school because of a school attendance order, you must get permission from your local council before you can educate them at home. Education quality and curriculum You must make sure your child receives a full-time education from the age of 5, but you do not have to follow the national curriculum. The council can make an ‘informal enquiry’ to check your child is getting a suitable education at home. If your child has special educational needs (SEN) If your child has SEN and attends a special school, you’ll need to get the council’s permission to educate them at home. More information about your responsibilities Read the elective home education guidance to find out more about:
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