Tomorrow marks the final day of the Autumn term. It has been a very long 15 weeks, with Covid and norovirus affecting us in the first half of term, followed by a particularly tough half term that ended with three weeks of flu. This flu has hit our younger home schoolers and their parents especially hard, with some of our families feeling the effects for over 3 weeks. Despite all of this, the resilience and commitment across our community has been remarkable. Over the course o

Week 15 - of our Rethinking Schools Series In this our final post on Rethinking School and this week we are turning our attention to the...

When it comes to learning, not all teaching roles are the same. A school teacher, a tutor, and a homeschool teacher all help you learn and grow, but they do it in very different ways. Understanding those differences can help you see why one hour of work a week is never enough to keep up, especially if you are learning from home. School Teachers vs. Homeschool Teachers A school teacher works with a whole class at once. They follow a set timetable and a curriculum that is made

Week 12 - of our Rethinking School Series Last week, we explored the challenges students face trying to get support with autism, and how...

Week 10 - of our Rethinking School Series Last week, we explored another reason many families choose to leave mainstream education:  SEN,...

Week 9 - of our Rethinking School Series   Last week, we explored another major reason many families leave mainstream education:...

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

Week 7 – of our Rethinking School Series   Last week, we explored the sheer volume of homework. How much work is truly necessary, and how...

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!

Week 6 of our Rethinking School Series   Last week, we explored the role of education and how mainstream schooling often prioritises...