The real cost of homeschooling in the UK, from books, groups and days out to tutors, GCSE exams, travel and the income families may give up.
One of the first practical questions families ask about home education is also one of the hardest to answer properly: how much does it actually cost? You will find wildly different answers online. “Almost nothing.” “About £800 a year.” “Thousands.” All...
Financial education for children: why money lessons need to start early
I was in my late twenties before I understood what an overdraft actually cost me.
Not in a vague "it's bad to be overdrawn" way. But actually understood it: the daily charges, the interest, the way it quietly erodes your account while you're busy just trying to get through the month.
MoneyTime Kids, a fun and practical way to teach money skills.
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Home education doesn’t need an expensive curriculum
Home education doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. You can shape it to fit your family’s budget and circumstances. You don’t need tutors, expensive subscriptions, or a stack of shiny new resources. That said, it’s important to be honest. For some families, the biggest financial impact isn’t resources at all. It’s reducing paid work,...
