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The Pros and Cons of Home Education

Home education opens the door to unparalleled flexibility, personalised learning, and the chance to nurture deeper connections within your family and community. It’s a path that allows you to shape education around your child’s unique needs and passions, offering opportunities for growth and discovery beyond traditional classroom walls. While it does demand commitment, creativity, and adaptability,...

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Debunking home ed myths: How do your children socialise?

In education, one persistent myth reigns supreme: the notion that home-educated children lack social opportunities. It's a tired narrative that continues to surface repeatedly, evoking a collective sigh from those in the know. But here's the truth: it's not about the quantity of social interactions; it's the quality and diversity that genuinely matter. Consider this: school, in essence,...

Can't decide whether to home educate?

Can't decide whether to home ed? If you're seriously considering it, you probably already feel it is the right path for your family. Also, didn't you realise that you home educate now… You provide all the essentials for nurturing and educating a small human. Unconditional love, respect, everyday life skills, answering all those questions, reading to them, chatting and listening, going out and...

Home education - is it expensive?

Can you home educate on a budget?

Home ed doesn't have to cost lots of money. It can be tailored to suit your budget and means. You don't need to employ tutors, and you don't need to buy expensive subscriptions and resources. The one exception would be sitting exams, as you do have to pay for these yourself. The costs certainly add up with school (my eldest attended school), multiple sets of...

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...

Home Education vs Homeschooling

So, what's the difference between home education and homeschooling?

When it comes to educating our children outside of the traditional school system, terminology matters more than you might think. In the UK, the preferred term is ‘ home education ’. It's used when parents or caregivers take the reins of their child's learning journey, customising it to suit their unique interests and learning...

Not Back To School

Published with the permission of Naomi Fisher.

What is a childhood like, when it's not defined by school?

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...

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How Do Children Learn When They Don't Go to School?

Published with the permission of Naomi Fisher.

How Do Children Learn When They Don't Go to School? Won't they end up behind?

Most people have no idea what child development and education looks like outside school when young people have autonomy. I've been told that children will endlessly move from whim to whim, or that they'll never learn to set goals or work hard. Here's what...

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