School starting age: Why Finland waits until 7 – and the UK doesn’t
In contrast to our broken system, children in Finland don’t start formal schooling until age 7. Before that, children can attend daycare or preschool, where the emphasis is firmly on play , creativity, and social development rather than formal academics. This approach supports healthy emotional and cognitive growth in the...
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...
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 GCSE options when home learning. Thinking about exams?
Planning for exams as a home-educating parent can feel overwhelming at first. The system is confusing, and the pressure can be real. But you don’t need to cram in a stack of GCSEs by age 16, and there’s no rule saying you must follow the school model - or even do them at all.
