in the UK Home schooling is neither encouraged or discouraged. But it is getting harder to do because of the child protection policies.Parents by and large have to source their own teaching materials . My sister also home schools my nieces and nephew. It was because of the bullies at school who made their lives miserable. However the children have very much been better off as a result and are doing exceptionally well. All of the children are doing material well beyond their ages in terms of the core subjects.

But most importantly they now have a much more leisurely and wholesome family life. Because they dont have the daily hassle of rushing too and from school they have a 4 day week instead of 5 and the 5th day is spent pursuing the childrens interests separate and distinct from the core subjects.

If i could do it again i would seriously consider home schooling.