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How Do Home Educated Children Socialise? | The Myth of Homeschool Isolation

Do you worry about homeschooling socialisation? Home ed children thrive through hands-on experiences and mixed-age friendships, learning together, not just side by side.

One of the most persistent myths about home education is that it leaves children socially isolated. It’s a tired stereotype that keeps resurfacing - often from well-meaning relatives, concerned strangers, or parents unfamiliar...

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Debunking home ed myths: How do your children socialise?

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...

Can't decide whether to home educate?

Should I homeschool my child? Is home education a good idea? If you're seriously thinking about it, chances are you already sense it could be the right path for your family. And here’s something reassuring: in many ways, you’re already home educating.

Think about it —every day, you're helping your child learn through love, conversation, life skills, play, and curiosity. You answer...

Debunking home ed myths: Is it expensive?

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

Why More Families Are Choosing Home Education in the UK

More and more parents are turning to home education as a flexible, personal way to support their child’s learning.

Without the pressures of school runs, standardised testing, and one-size-fits-all timetables, many families find a new sense of balance. Children have time to rest, play, and grow at their own pace. And parents...

Home Education vs Homeschooling

Why terminology matters to home educators When you choose to educate your child outside the school system, the words you use matter more than you might think.

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.

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