Home tutoring is just another name for good parenting.
My schooling back in 50s'60's and early 70's, was by and large great. (apart from one sadistic maths teacher...Steel ruler edge on across the knuckles anyone?!).
Couple that with wonderful parents, who were strict, but fair, I got a proper education.
But without the school part, I would never have learnt how to play French Horn, Tympani (Played in the London Schools Symphony Orchestra for one season). I would never have found out what goes on behind the scenes in a theatrical production. And, as I was pretty much a failure academically, (6 O levels No A levels), I still managed to impress the BBC enough to get a decent job/career. I was later told that it was the activities I had been engaged in at school was the factor that swayed it in my favour.
And Home parenting alone can open up all these possibly life changing opportunities? I dont think so.
I wasn't particulary sporty, but for those that enjoyed that, the facilities were available.
Don't blame the teachers Lizzie. They are making the best of what they've got.
But, also, how can you even begin to think that H.E. will solve all the problems?
For instance, If one of your children wanted to learn to play the piano? Do you have a piano? Do you play the piano? Think not.
You would have to resort to private tuition. Most schools have a music dept (just). For free!
But enough. I realise that I'm just wasting time, and await the inevitable backlash with bemused resignation.