Day to day life as a home educator in the UK
If you deregister your child from school, rather than home educating from the start, it is a very big change of lifestyle. Like any change if lifestyle it will take some time to adjust, for both you and your child or children. When we first started home education I very much had “school at home” … Read more
How do homeschoolers socialise? This is one of the first questions people will ask you if you home educate. It’s probably a question you’ll have asked yourself in the past if you are already home educating or considering it. The idea that home education isolates children is a common misconception and there are actually many … Read more
While some people will answer the question “How much does it cost to homeschool in the UK” with the answer, “Nothing”. I’d say that it depends. It certainly doesn’t have to cost a fortune, in fact it can easily cost less than sending them to school, but realistically, you’re likely to spend some money. Why … Read more
If you are considering home educating your child, but you still need (or want) to work, you might be wondering if homeschooling and working is possible. The answer will really depend on your circumstances. Combining work with home educating is never going to be an easy option. Ensuring your child is receiving a suitable, full … Read more
When you first start home educating, you may well have something like “school at home” in mind. I certainly did, particularly as back then we were intending for my son to return to school. Since then I have come to the conclusion that the “school at home” version of home education rarely works. I’ll explain … Read more
As parents seek alternative approaches to traditional schooling, a plethora of homeschooling styles have emerged, each offering a unique approach to education, tailored to fit the individual child and family. In this article, we will delve into the main styles of homeschooling used in the UK, exploring the philosophies and methodologies behind each approach. Unschooling … Read more
A quick note to say that this was the first post I wrote about home education on my other blog back when we first started, a lot has changed since then and you can read about our current home ed life here. When we decided to homeschool our 12 year old, we didn’t really know … Read more
While I am a big fan of homeschooling (check out why in this post on the Benefits of Homeschooling) like everything in life, it does have some downsides. If you’re considering home educating your child or children, below I’ve highlighted some key disadvantages of homeschooling as well as some ways you can overcome them. My Number … Read more
While sending your child off to school once they turn four is the norm in the UK, there are other options. A growing number of parents are making the decision to home educate their children and there is a thriving community in most areas to support them. If you’re considering Elective Home Education for your Child, here … Read more
So there isn’t really a simple answer to this because home ed life looks different for every family that does it. That’s because there are no rules about what you must teach your child and it can be tailored to suit every child’s individual needs. So while I can’t tell you what it will look … Read more