by Gemma A lot of conversations around home education and “socialisation” end up revolving around groups. Meet a fellow home educator online or in real life and they’ll ask how many groups your child goes to. Which home ed meet-ups, clubs, sports, classes, or forest schools they go to, how many groups a week, how […]

by Gemma One of the first things that becomes obvious when you step into the home education world is just how different it can look from one family to the next. There isn’t one version of it. No single approach that everyone is quietly following. Some families have a clear structure to their days—books out […]

Be Careful Where You Get Your Home Education Advice When families start home educating, one of the first things they usually do is look for advice. They join Facebook groups.They watch TikTok videos.They ask questions in online communities. Or, they trust the LA has given them accurate info. At first this seems like a great […]

One of the nicest things about home education in the UK is the flexibility. You can shape things around your child, follow their interests, and go at a pace that actually suits them. But with that freedom, there’s a fairly common trap that many of us fall into at some point—relying too heavily on just […]

The New Generation of Home Educators — and the Risk of Turning Home Education Back Into School Something interesting has been happening in the home education world over the last few years. A new generation of home educators has arrived. Many are parents who left the school system after difficult experiences — anxiety, unmet SEN […]

The Hidden Danger of Home Educators Recreating School at Home – When families first start home educating, many make the same mistake. They try to recreate school at home. A timetable goes on the wall. The kitchen table becomes a classroom. Lessons begin at 9am and run through the day. At first, it feels reassuring. […]

Home Education for Teens: But What About Their Future? One of the biggest worries parents have about home educating teenagers is simple: “But what about their future?” People often imagine that if a teenager leaves school, they won’t get qualifications, won’t get into college, and won’t have good career options. But that’s not how it […]

What Does Home Education Actually Look Like Day to Day? One of the biggest questions parents ask when they first think about home education is: “But what do you actually do all day?” Many people imagine that home education means recreating school at home — sitting at a table from 9 until 3 doing lessons. […]

Home Education Wasn’t Our Choice – It Was the Only Option Left Home education is usually discussed as a lifestyle choice. In public debate, it is framed either as a positive, values-led decision made by families seeking flexibility and freedom, or as a risky alternative that requires greater monitoring and control. What is almost entirely […]

Is home education actually right for your child? Home education has become increasingly common in recent years, it is often presented as a positive, flexible alternative to school — and for many families, it absolutely is. It can offer freedom, personalised learning, and a chance for children to thrive outside the pressures of the school […]