The home education community is an incredible, diverse network of families with unique stories, challenges, and triumphs. Right now, we have a powerful opportunity to shape the narrative surrounding home education and share the positive, authentic experiences that rarely make it into the mainstream media.
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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...
As September rolls around, the familiar hum of the "back-to-school" season fills the air. Shops brim with school supplies, uniforms, and lunchboxes, while families gear up for the whirlwind of early mornings and jam-packed schedules. But for a growing number of families, this September signifies a shift away from convention. Instead of rushing back to classrooms, they’re embracing the freedom and...
Did you know that autistic pupils are facing barriers to their fundamental right to education? A leading charity has sounded the alarm, revealing a shocking 166% increase in the number of autistic children persistently absent from school over the past four years.
Let’s delve into the numbers. In England alone, over a quarter of autistic children – that's roughly 51,000 out of...
Home Ed / Homeschooling Setup: Do You Have a Dedicated Space? Do you have a unique area in your home set aside for home education? We don’t. In fact, our entire house is our home-ed learning space...
It’s easy to feel a pang of inadequacy when scrolling through social media or home education blogs. Those perfectly curated posts showcasing immaculate setups can make our own...
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During the Covid-19 lockdowns, as a parent who had already chosen home education, I encountered some puzzling assumptions from parents whose children attended traditional schools. The common misconception? That as a home-educating family, we must be used to spending all day, every day cooped up - sounds like a classroom! 😜
The audacity of this presumption was frustrating. I often...
A persistent myth is that home-educated children lack social opportunities. It’s a tired misconception that resurfaces time and again, eliciting collective eye-rolls from those familiar with the reality. The truth? Socialisation isn’t about the quantity of interactions—it’s about their quality and diversity .
School settings promote forced associations rather than genuine...
Considering home education? If you’re seriously thinking about it, chances are you already feel it could be the right path for your family. And here’s a little secret: you’re already home educating.
Think about it —you're already providing the essentials that nurture and teach your child: unconditional love, respect, life skills, answering endless questions, reading together...
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...
In today’s evolving educational landscape, home education is an increasingly practical choice for parents seeking a flexible, personalised approach to their children’s learning.
Families embarking on this journey often discover the unique joys of bespoke education and self-directed learning. Freed from the rigid structures of traditional schooling—the daily grind of school...
Why Terminology Matters to Home Educators When it comes to educating children outside the traditional school system, terminology matters more than you might think. In the UK, the preferred term is ‘home education’ , which reflects the practice of parents or caregivers taking full responsibility for their child’s learning, tailoring it to suit individual interests and needs. In contrast, the term...
