Note: In the UK, the preferred term is home education . If you see the word homeschooling used anywhere on this site, it is only because Google search is heavily influenced by US terminology, and many families search for that phrase first. The language matters, though. In the UK, home education is the clearer and more accurate term. Read why the...
What is deschooling? For us, it meant giving our son room to breathe before working out what home ed would become. Leaving school is a big adjustment for children and parents. Deschooling gives families time to find a different rhythm, rediscover how their child learns and work out what home education might actually look like.
You’ve sent the deregistration letter. Your child is home. And...
September has a strange amount of power. The shops fill with uniform, lunchboxes and stationery. Social media fills with first-day photographs. Conversations turn to new teachers, new classrooms and the question every child seems to be asked in August: “Are you looking forward to going back?” And if your child isn’t going back, it can feel as...
Starting your home education journey can feel like stepping into an exciting, but uncharted, territory. The idea of teaching your kids at home brings up a mix of emotions: anticipation, excitement, and perhaps a bit of nervousness. But trust me, you’re not alone, and with the right approach, home education can be an incredibly rewarding experience. If you’ve decided to embark on this...
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...
