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Teaching children about money: what I wish I’d learned sooner

Financial education for children: why money lessons need to start early

I was in my late twenties before I understood what an overdraft actually cost me.

Not in a vague "it's bad to be overdrawn" way. But actually understood it: the daily charges, the interest, the way it quietly erodes your account while you're busy just trying to get through the month.

Nobody had ever explained it...

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Childism, home education, and the politics of treating children as people

Childism, adult power, home education, politics, and why children deserve respect before they become adults.

There is something deeply uncomfortable about the way society talks about children.

We say they are precious. We say they are the future. We say they matter more than anything. Then we complain when they exist too loudly in public. We tell them to sit still, be quiet, fit in,...

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026: what changes for home education now?

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has received Royal Assent. What happens now? The key message for parents.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has now received Royal Assent and is an Act of Parliament. The Bill completed its final parliamentary stages on Tuesday 28 April 2026 and received Royal Assent on Wednesday 29 April 2026. The Act is for England and Wales. Families in...

Inspire To Learn IGCSE Biology Hub review: our first month

Following our IGCSE biology journey. What we covered in April 2026.

If you are wondering what the Inspire To Learn IGCSE Biology Hub actually is, I’d suggest starting with my introductory article. That piece explains the Hub in more detail, including how it is structured, who it is aimed at, and all the practical info.

We are now at the end of our first month using the Inspire To...

Why your garden matters more in home education than you might think

How home educating families can make better use of the garden

When people picture home education, they tend to picture a table. A mother, a child, a textbook, a kitchen. Maybe a shelf of workbooks in the background. The image has stuck for years, and it misses most of what actually happens in a home ed family's week.

The garden is part of the curriculum. Whether you call it that or...

How to Create a Home Education Portfolio with a Personalised Photo Book

If your phone is anything like most home-educating families’, it’s full of photos that tell the story of your child’s learning. The nature walk where they identified six different birds. The papier-mâché volcano that actually erupted. In the afternoon, they sat reading for two hours straight and didn’t notice the time. All of it, sitting in a camera roll that nobody scrolls back through....

What is strewing? A simple way to spark curiosity in home education

What is strewing in home education?

One of the loveliest things about home education is that learning does not need to look formal to be meaningful. Some of the richest learning begins quietly, with something small left within reach and a child free to notice it in their own time.

That is where strewing comes in.

Strewing is a gentle, low-pressure way of inviting curiosity....

What is a morning basket? What they are and how families use them

How morning baskets work in home education

Morning baskets have become a popular part of home education for many families, but they can look very different from one home to another. That is partly why they can be hard to define neatly.

At heart, a morning basket is simply an intentional way to begin the day together. It gives families a chance to gather, slow down, and share a few...

What the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill means for home education in England | March 2026 update

A calm summary of what is changing and when for home educators under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. March 2026 update.

There has been a lot of anxiety around the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill and what it could mean for home educating families in England. That concern is understandable. These proposals matter. But it is also important to stay rooted in what is actually...

Inspire to Learn IGCSE Biology Hub | a home education journey

Our home education journey with the Sparking STEM Inspire to Learn IGCSE Biology Hub

For many home ed families, science at IGCSE level can feel like a crossroads. Children may love the subject, but the exam pathway can feel daunting. Parents often find themselves wondering how to keep curiosity alive while also keeping future options open. Structure can help. Pressure rarely does. This year...

What the government’s new education white paper means for SEND families and home educators

Every Child Achieving and Thriving: What the white paper means for SEND and home education

Government schools education white paper 2026 summary. The impact explained.

The government has published a new education white paper titled Every Child Achieving and Thriving

It sets out a long-term vision for education in England through the 2030s. On the surface, it speaks of inclusion, enrichment, belonging and high standards. But when read carefully, especially alongside the...