As home education continues to increase in popularity there are many changes that affect everybody in the community. Some of these changes are a natural part of our evolving and changing world and society, and will need to be adapted to or even embraced. For example, there is far more information available through technology. Learning […]

Home education began in the UK in the 1970s following a movement in the USA to reform the oppressive nature of schools. It grew in popularity during the 1980s, with further pioneers providing research and insight into alternatives to the traditional schooling system. However, in the 1980s the decision to home educate would be largely […]

Most of us are probably familiar with the iconic Blue Peter Badge, a special award that is linked to the long running television programme. But in case you are not aware, a child can win or earn one and, in doing so, gain free entry into many places and attractions. However, you might not have […]

Whatever your culture, beliefs or traditions, if you are living in the UK at this time of year it is a season of celebrations and events that you will be unlikely to be able to avoid. From Diwali and Halloween, to Bonfire Night and Christmas, our lives will be filled with costumes and clothes, food […]

Shocking data indicates some LAs are misusing their powers. Is this happening in your LA? It appears some LAs are using the s437(1) notice as a threat to make you feel forced to comply with their local policy (which may be disproportionate) rather than only provide what the law in general requires. In some areas […]

How does the change of seasons affect home education in your household? Yesterday I felt the full benefit of the flexibility home education offers us. We heard of a few migrating birds that were being spotted in Norfolk so we decided to go for an impromptu day trip. We were blessed with the weather and […]

Why do so many people believe that school is compulsory and that they need to ask permission to home educate? Maybe it has something to do with the inaccurate terminology currently being used. This idea became pertinent when I mentioned to a friend that school is not compulsory and their reply was that of course […]

We are sometimes asked ‘How do I know what to teach?’ or ‘How do I know what they should be learning?’The below are just a few examples of how home education can work. Remember you legally must provide an education suitable to your individual child. A schedule might work for some, but not others, child […]

Educational Freedom – article. Flipping the Narrative on Post-Lockdown “Problem Behaviour”. Written by Stacey Nearly 4 years post the initial lockdown era, and there are still news articles arising every few months about how lockdown is to blame for violence in schools, for the rise in general “bad behaviour” in teens, and a rise in […]

We have written posts before and have info on our website about how Home Educators socialise. but it really doesn’t matter what we (or the LA) say, we are not your child. We do not know how that young person feels around other people, or if they want lots of friends, or just one. The […]