Homeschooling / home education: featured articles
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: What parents need to know and what to do now
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a measure to improve child welfare and educational standards. However, it has raised serious concerns among parents, home educators, and civil liberties advocates, who argue that it represents a significant overreach by the...
Home education tips
Don’t buy or subscribe to anything until you have found your feet.
Don’t panic buy all the stuff, even if it is discounted or a bargain! Borrow, look in charity...
Families unite to oppose the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
On Sunday 18th May, the March for Children brought together families, educators, campaigners, and allies from all walks of life in a powerful show of unity. Starting in Whitehall and moving through Trafalgar Square and along the Embankment, the march ended in Parliament Square with heartfelt speeches and a shared...
Home educating as a neurodivergent adult
I frequently worry that I’m not doing enough with my demand-avoidant youngest son. Or I have a ton of great learning ideas, but can't focus on one to actually do.
My mind jumps between random, hyper-focused rabbit holes—yesterday’s included mantis shrimps, growing lavender, and...
How do I customise ChatGPT?
Using the “Customise ChatGPT” settings can significantly improve the relevance, tone, and usefulness of responses, especially for home-educating parents looking for more tailored support.
Customised settings enable a bespoke response, and streamlines your workflow - saving you time and reducing the frustrating...
How the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is impacting home educated children’s mental health
The passage of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) through the House of Commons has been deeply unsettling for many families—but for my son, it has caused a level of stress and anxiety I never expected.
Like many home-ed children, he thrives in a...
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Home Education vs Homeschooling
What did you learn at school today?
As we learn how to 'do school', do we forget how to learn?
School isn't the only way to get an education, and the school way isn't the only way to learn. In fact, some of the skills we need at school are quite different to the skills we need in order to direct our own learning.
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Online learning can be a brilliant option for home-educated children and teens....
Mixed subjects
All key stages, free curriculum: Oak Academy KS3...
Maths
KS3 & KS4: Continuity Oak Lots of free...
Literacy
English worksheets KS1 to KS3 Ed Place - English...
Science
Online All key stages, free:...
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Reception to KS4 history resources at The...
Geography
Reception to KS4 geography resources at...
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Free art and design lessons: Arty Factory Home ed comic and manga art,...
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