Well done, everyone, for looking after yourselves last week! We had the perfect storm of very high temperatures, high humidity and exceptionally high pollen counts. For many families, this meant poor sleep, reduced concentration and increased frustration, making learning much more difficult than usual. Now that the worst of last week's disruption has settled down, we have the final three weeks left until the end of term. During this time, we need to: Finish any work that was

Week 13 - of our Rethinking School Series Last week, we explored the growing link between mental health challenges and the decision to...

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 13 - of our Rethinking School Series Last week, we explored the challenges ADHD students face when formal support ends, and how some...

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

Week 11 - of our Rethinking School Series Last week, we examined the realities of dyslexic support and explored why some families are...

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...

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