I imagine that the percentage of European families that home school would approximate to roughly, hmmm, let's see, how about 0%.

Well, maybe not - maybe they do it in outlying Scottish islands. I'll ask my Shetland client next time I talk to him.

I'm not being funny - I really do think it's an odd concept and not one that most Europeans would embrace readily. It's probably connected to that whole american ethos of each man is an island and must fend for himself.

However, to bring some balance to my view, I can totally see the benefits and advantages when locally available state schools are really ****e.

Jane