

Rethinking School – Issues with bullying
Week 8 of our Rethinking School Series Last week, we looked at another reason many families leave mainstream education: the school...


Weekly Maths Problem
Don’t forget to write out the Weekly Maths Problem at the top of your page, date the work and show all your workings out (even the wrong...


Word of the Week
Intelligence Meaning – the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. Example of using it in a sentence: “Her intelligence made...


Rethinking School - Issues with the Institution. How the school environment is contributing to the rise in homeschooling.
Week 7 – of our Rethinking School Series Last week, we explored the sheer volume of homework. How much work is truly necessary, and how...


Mischievous Moral Mayhem
This week's Mischievous Moral Mayhem is: Your parents have asked you to babysit your younger sibling instead of going to meet friends....


Orchard Training Homeschool Garden Club - Cinnamon
Leaves are softly descending in shades of gold, amber, and red, while bulbs are being planted in preparation for the coming year. At the...


Looking Ahead to Our Final Week of Autumn 2
As we head into our final week of Autumn 2, there’s a real sense of optimism in the air! It’s been a challenging half term for many of our homeschooling families, with a wave of norovirus, the 72-hour virus, and COVID making their rounds. But the good news is — we’re definitely on the mend!


Weekly Maths Problem
Don’t forget to write out the Weekly Maths Problem at the top of your page, date the work and show all your workings out (even the wrong...


Word of the Week
Industrial Meaning – relating to industry, manufacturing, or production. Example of using it in a sentence: “The city has an industrial...


Rethinking School – Issues with the Curriculum. The volume of Homework.
Week 6 of our Rethinking School Series Last week, we explored the role of education and how mainstream schooling often prioritises...

























