What Is Flexi-Schooling And Is It The Best Option For You?
There is a saying that one should never let schooling interfere with education, which is often the impetus for parents to work with tutors to provide the best educational experience from home.
This quote, often mistakenly ascribed to author Mark Twain, is often used to explain why it is so important for education to fit the needs of a child. Whilst some children will thrive in a state school, others would benefit from a more personalised approach in a safe environment.
Whether it involves a modified curriculum or simply teaching in a way that engages and inspires a child one-to-one, the right approach can transform a child’s future.
However, it does not necessarily have to be an all-or-nothing approach. Some children would benefit from an approach known alternatively as part-time schooling, tailored schooling or flexi-schooling.
Much like flexi-time or hybrid working, flexi-schooling involves a child going to a mainstream school for a few days a week and being homeschooled for the remainder of the time.
Officially, they are treated as in “full-time education” with authorised absences for the days they are not in attendance. Other than that, schools and parents will agree on how the system will work in practice, such as discussing the curriculum, where homeschooling and tutoring might differ and homework assignments.
Every child’s needs are unique, and if your child has struggled with the classroom environment, it can be a way to balance a tailored approach to education with access to classes and facilities that cannot be easily replicated in the home.
It also means that children can still stay in the classroom, make friends and benefit from the structure of the National Curriculum whilst a tutor can meet the child at their level and ensure that they can learn in an environment where they can thrive.
Whilst the decision to opt for flexi-schooling for your child is taken between you and the participating school, it can sometimes be beneficial to get in touch with a tutor who can help plan their teaching accordingly.
