Exams are very strange
Do we really want our teenagers to spend their adolescence on a conveyor belt of high stakes exams?
What a strange thing we do to our young people in this culture and time.
We make them spend several years learning things that they often have no interest in, that they have not chosen and that they will in many...
Not Back To School: how home education is changing the way we learn
As September approaches, the familiar buzz of "back to school" season begins to resonate. Shops are filled with school supplies, uniforms, and lunchboxes while families prepare for the routine of frantic mornings and packed schedules. However, for many, this September marks a departure from tradition. Instead of the usual rush to return to the classroom, more families embrace the...
Banjo Robinson Review - Handy For Home-Ed?
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Education in Disguise: The Power of Stealth Learning
Stealth learning , also known as hidden education, is all about slipping educational content into enjoyable activities. It's like teaching undercover! By cleverly integrating learning goals into non-traditional tools, like games, we can make learning feel like play. Kids think they're just having fun, but guess what? They're learning at the same time.
But why go undercover...
Mud & Bloom Review - Handy For Home-Ed?
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How schools in Finland differ from Britain.
The UK education system could learn a lot from countries like Finland where children learn through play, and 'formal' schooling doesn't begin until the age of 7 (unlike the UK, where they can start school at barely 4, even though the actual CSA (compulsory school age) is 5). The English CSA system was introduced in 1870 to get women back into work quicker (rather than based on any educational...
The freedom of home education: a flexible approach to learning.
In today's ever-changing educational landscape, home education has become a practical choice for parents looking for a flexible and personalised approach to their children's learning journey. As they explore home ed, families discover the joys of bespoke education and self-directed learning. The shift away from the traditional school environment has liberated families from the daily grind of...
"Breaking Barriers: The Rise in Home Education for Autistic Children"
Let’s delve into the numbers. In England alone, over a quarter of autistic children – that's roughly 51,000 out...
Highlights
Getting started with home education
Useful resources for educating
Facebook Home Ed Groups
Home education blogs & podcasts
~ PODCASTS (links open in Spotify) ~ HEFA
Home Education For All...
Courses & Lessons
Mixed subjects
All key stages, free curriculum: Oak Academy KS3...
Science
Online Full national curriculum...
Geography
Reception to KS4 geography resources at...
History
Reception to KS4 history resources at The...
Maths
Ages 3-9: Mathseeds KS1 & KS2: The Maths...
Literacy
English worksheets KS1 to KS3 Ed Place - English...
Art & Design
Free art and design lessons: Arty Factory Home ed comic and manga art,...
Languages
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