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home schooling advantages and disadvantages

The Pros and Cons of Home Education

Home schooling - advantages and disadvantages

Home education offers something schools can’t: the freedom to tailor learning to your child’s unique needs, interests, and pace. It gives families the chance to strengthen their relationships, shape daily life around what really matters, and explore the world together on their own terms.

It does take commitment. But for many families, the...

Not back to school: How home education is changing the way we learn

How home education is changing the way we learn

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...
Banjo Robinson Review

Banjo Robinson Review - Handy For Home-Ed?

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I was lucky enough to receive some Banjo Robinson products to review, but I only ever recommend products I genuinely trust and believe in. So, you can count on my opinions being completely honest and my own. And those links I've popped in this review? They don’t pay me any commission, but they will hook you up with a lovely offer.

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Mud & Bloom review

Mud & Bloom Review - Handy For Home-Ed?

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Mud & Bloom gifted me this product so that I could review it. I only recommend products and services that I trust and believe in. All opinions are my own and given honestly. The included links in this review do not pay me any commission. Do read my full disclosure on advertising .

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Mud & Bloom are monthly children's gardening and nature...

Home education learning space or set-up

A home education learning space.

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...

Considering home education?

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...

Learning at home

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 GCSE options when home learning.

Exams for home educated students

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.

In fact, home education gives you much...