Mountney, an ex-teacher and parent who home schools his children, offers a handbook to parents who want to do the same. He explains what home education is, its advantages and disadvantages, how to help children adjust, and how it affects the family, social skills, and friendships. He addresses curriculum, core subjects, exams and timetables, and children with special needs and learning difficulties. Requirements, exams, and curriculum in the UK are emphasized, but concepts can be used anywhere. There is no bibliography, but each chapter ends with suggested websites. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)