Here is a link to an Exams Wiki set up to assist us in our quest for GCSEs…
http://www.nwilts-he.org.uk/he_exams_wiki/index.php/Making_entries_and_sitting_exams
How to enter exams
Author: SHEF
Parents working together to improve communication within the world of Home Education and our Local Authority...We think we all have the same wish at heart: happy children equipped with the tools they need to succeed in life.
GCSE Blackheath, SE3
Found this entry on the HE Yahoo group for GCSE. Cheaper than SCOLA:
Kidbrooke School (big comprehensive), Blackheath, London. SE3
Contact: Richard Cleall
email: Rcleall@kidbrooke.greenwich.sch.uk
Examining Board: Edexcel GCSE, but says he can try to accommodate any board/exam.
Exam cost: (£28.50) + admin charge £15
Comment: Really v. helpful & trying to be accommodating where he can be. Cannot sort coursework routinely (but discuss?) May not be able to meet all special needs requirements but will certainly try.
FUNDING for 14-16 year olds
The Department of Education has approved proposals to admit 14-16 years to study high quality vocational qualifications at Further Education College. The Colleges must have a ‘high quality’ Ofsted rating to be allowed to participate in the scheme. They will receive funding directly from the Government. (Shared with permission from Education Otherwise)
http://edyourself.org/news/index.php#newfundingguidancefeb2013
The DofE web page on home education funding was updated at the end of February 2013http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/parents/involvement/homeeducation/a0073322/funding-for-home-education
With information about High Needs Block Funding from 2013 and transitional arrangements for the Alternative Provision Census from Andrew Wye at DfE Funding Unit.
Read the Guidance and FAQ here http://edyourself.org/articles/funding.php
UDACITY.COM
Just discovered this site: Udacity is a digital university on a mission to democratize education. Our culture seeks to innovate, educate and collaboratively promote education in a way that will impact the future and change the world.
14 – 16 year olds apply direct to college….
DfE Announcement: 14-16s To Apply Directly To College From September 2013
“Following the Wolf Report, from September 2013 colleges will be able to admit 14-16 year olds and be funded directly for them by the Education Funding Agency. Local authorities will no longer be able to claim direct support grant funding for them. As a transitional measure, we will make arrangements to compensate authorities through 2013-14 for cases where they are supporting a home educated pupil in a college in academic year 2012/13 and were expecting to claim direct support grant for this in the 2013-14 financial year.”
This applies to England only
To Carthage then I came…
“If anyone is looking at The Phoenicians or shipbuilding through the ages or just looking for somewhere to visit, I can recommend The Phoenecia which is moored at St Katharine’s Docks next door to Tower Bridge. They were originally due to leave on Sunday 30th September but have extended their stay to 5th October. Info at www.phoenicia.org.uk. This is a replica of a 2,600 year old ship, built only a few years ago using as many authentic methods as possible. It was a great visit and lovely to talk to the man behind the idea.” E.O.
I couldn’t resist the most enigmatic quotes I know about the Phoenicians…why does that line, “To Carthage then I came…,” resonate so?
And this passage from T.S.Eliot‘s, “The Waste Land.”
IV. DEATH BY WATER
Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead,
Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell
And the profit and loss.
A current under sea
Picked his bones in whispers. As he rose and fell
He passed the stages of his age and youth
Entering the whirlpool.
Gentile or Jew
O you who turn the wheel and look to windward,
Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you.
CRAFTY DIY
Found this FAB site with great ideas on how to do just about everything yourself, make paper, sew a work shirt, weave a scarf, make a loom, keep chickens, fold an origami paper seed bag
PAINT the TIME COMPETITION
Run by Glazed All-Over in Wallington:
Every year local children take part in the Glazed All Over ‘design the time’ competition…
2012’s competition has begun!
This year our theme is the months of the year. Each number of the clock will represent a month, so 1 is January, 2 is February, 3 is March and so on. Local artist John Stillman will be judging the entries and the 12 winners will come to the studio to paint their winning design on to a plate to surround our clock. The winners will also win an art class with John himself!
Deadline for entries is Saturday 10th November. Good Luck!
To receive an entry form for 2012 please email us at info@glazedallover.co.uk or pop in to the studio to pick up a form!
TREFOIL MONTESSORI OPEN DAY – East Grinstead
Centre of Self Sufficiency
Arts and Crafts
and Trefoil Montessori farm School
Tel: 01342 316129 Ashwood Farm, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex. RH19 4ND
http://www.trefoilfarmschool.wordpress.com/
Autumn Term Workshops Date 2012 –2013
We are set in a beautiful 30 acre organic farm, with lovely Barn Workshop spaces which we built ourselves. We are dedicated to establishing a new way of living and working together, that will propel us into the needs of the future in a confident and creative way.
We have a Montessori Farm School on site that has been established for 19 years.
We have been supporting and working with Home Educators and their children for the past 15 years.
We offer courses and workshops for both adults and children, please see below for further details.
All Home Educators and their families are invited to our:
Open Days 10am – 11am on
– Thursday 20th September
– Friday 28th September.
An opportunity to meet with all our wonderful staff, and be shown around the farm and beautiful barn workshop spaces.
There will be an opportunity to sign up for our courses if they are of interest to you.
Children’s Courses
Homework Club – every Tuesday from 4pm – 7pm for 11 – 16 year olds
£18 per session – pay half termly in advance.
Every Tuesday afternoon with Patrick Vickerman. email p.Vickerman@btinternet.com
This is ideal for those children of secondary school age to have a quiet study time and support with their homework.
We can also offer timetable management support to home educated children.
A hot meal is provided.
Textile Workshops – every Wednesday, with Beth King
For children of 11 – 16 years. Extend your skills or learn from
scratch, how to use a hand or electric sewing machine. Beth will give you support in
choosing a suitable project, and help you through all the skills required to complete a
beautiful finished object that you can use or wear. You are welcome to bring your own sewing
machine if you have one.
9 weekly workshops. – Every Wednesday 4 – 6 pm. Cost £90
Starting Wed 26th September finishing on 5th December.
Payment – £50 for first half term in advance.
Art Club – Saturday afternoons 1.15pm – 3.15pm for 8 year olds upwards.
£60 for the full course.
29th Sept – Painting and Drawing
27th Oct – Pumpkin and Gourd Carving
24th Nov – Advent Wreath Making / Christmas Cards
15th Dec – Winter Decorations.
For further details please ring Caz on 01342 811504 or email artcazart@blogspot.com
This is an opportunity to explore many different art materials, set in a wonderful farm environment fully equipped and suitable for children.
Home Educators – Children are invited to join in with the schools activities on Thursday morning and Friday afternoons.
Trefoil Montessori Farm School is very pleased to be able to offer beautiful and creative activities for children of 8 to 12 years of age.
Thursday mornings 9.15 am – 12.15 pm – £20 per session £220 per term 11 week course
Programme will include the following opportunities.
– ARCHERY and WOODLAND SURVIVAL SKILLS
– BOTANICAL DRAWING and CALLIGRAPHY
– BIRDS OF PREY ART AND CRAFT
The children will be split into 3 groups, and have an opportunity to partake in 2 of these activities per week.
Friday – 2pm – 3.45pm £15 per session and £165 per term. 11 week course.
To be paid in advance.
– DRAMA WORKSHOP with Sarah Brindle
– POETRY and ILLUSTRATION with Caz Greenwood
Theme for this term is British Authors and their Illustrators.
The children will be doing both activities during the afternoon session.
Bee Study Club – Easter Holidays 2013
For children of 7- 11 and 12 – 16
For further information contact Ioonah Woods on 077195 76652 or 01342 810104
Or look at her web site http://www.heal-thy-food.co.uk/
Adult Courses
Montessori Workshops – For Adults
For full details visit http://www.revolutionarymontessori.co.uk/
Or contact Rozanna Roberts on 07977 223956
Music and Lamda Drama Classes. – For Children and Adults.
Sarah Brindle offers music tuition for children or adults in Piano and Voice.
Sarah this term is also offering LAMDA courses in Prose or Speech and Drama.
These are on an individual or small group basis.
Please contact Sarah on for further details. On 01342 892957 or 07939 051374
An Introduction to Permaculture – For Adults
with Nir Halfon
Workshop 1 – 22nd and 23rd September.
Workshop 2 – 17th and 18th November.
For Further details please contact Nir Halfon on 07815 035262
http://www.heal-thy-food.co.uk/
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