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How Do Home Educated Children Socialise? | The Myth of Homeschool Isolation
But how do they socialise?
It’s one of the most common questions we get - and one of the most frustrating myths about home education: that our children must be lonely or isolated. It usually comes from a kind place (...
Ben’s Home Education Adventure: Inspired by School Anxiety and EBSA
I wanted to spotlight this author because stories like Ben’s are rarely found in children’s books — yet they reflect the lived experience of so many home-educating families. It gives children like ours a voice, and offers comfort, recognition, and reassurance to the...
Play is learning: why play fuels education for children of all ages
In England, play often gets treated as a nice extra, something squeezed in when the “real work” is done. But research, and decades of experience in home education, show that play is not a break from learning. It is learning. When we think of play, we often picture young children with building blocks or playground...
Stop the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Protests Across England
On Sunday the 13th of July, families, educators, and allies gathered in towns and cities across England to protest the proposed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill , a controversial piece of legislation that many believe would harm, not help, young people. The bill is being presented as a measure to improve...
How a home education photography course helped a Suffolk teen find her passion
Teacher and founder of Aced Qualifications , Deborah Hayward, is currently celebrating the successful impact their photography course has had upon recent student Caitlin who, after being inspired by her studies at Aced Qualifications, has...
Home Education in the UK | Practical Tips for New Home Educators
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...
Home Education vs Homeschooling
In the UK, the preferred term is home education . It reflects a legal and practical reality: parents or carers take full responsibility for a child’s learning, shaping it around their interests, needs, and pace....
Supporting neurodiverse learners at home: a personalised approach to education
When I first began working with home-educating families, I was struck by how many parents described the decision as both daunting and deeply necessary. For those raising neurodiverse children, the choice often stems from a desire to prioritise wellbeing—after witnessing their child struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or a lack of understanding in school settings.
Again and again, I’ve...
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...
Not Back to School: Naomi Fisher on Childhood Without Classrooms
When my children first didn’t start school, I saw a hole where school would have been. The absence loomed large. I saw empty years ahead with no Back to School Septembers, and no Sports Day in July. No school plays and no class assemblies. No chatting with other mums at the school gate. No end-of-year parties or school friends. I couldn’t imagine a childhood...
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Best Learning Resources for Home Educators | All Subjects & Key Stages
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Maths Resources for Home Education | Free & Paid Tools for All Ages
Reading, Writing & Phonics at Home | Literacy Resources for Home Educators
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Science & STEM Resources for Home Education | Free & Paid Tools
History Learning for Home Educators
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Geography Resources for Home Education | All Ages
Art & Design Resources for Home Education | Creative Tools for All Ages
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Learn Languages at Home | Home Ed Resources for All Key Stages
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