Home Education Matters

Dr. Kat Patrick, an expert in fostering children's creativity in writing and reading, provides invaluable insights for parents of reluctant writers. She emphasizes the beauty of home education as a way to adapt to children's interests. The discussion covers nurturing relationships with literature through 'living books' and engaging strategies for motivating older students. Dr. Patrick also highlights the importance of personal passions in writing, the significance of constructive feedback, and building a supportive environment to empower young writers.

Today's episode is Female Rage: The Podcast!Join Sareeta Pattni and I for our last in the series Parenting with Possibilities. This episode looks at the role that anger can play in our parenting and how to honour it and express it in a way that feels healthy for everyone.We talk about boundaries, saying no and when to go and scream into a pillow! Check it out and do share it around with your parenting friends.

Join Ash and I in our latest installment of A Journey into Home Education where the household has been afflicted by sickness and preparations are being made for Ismael's return to school this autumn.

Advocate for worldschooling, Astrid Vinje, shares her family's journey across the world, discussing challenges of transitioning to a nomadic lifestyle, adapting homeschooling methods, navigating travel restrictions, managing finances, and finding remote work opportunities. Tips on starting a worldschooling journey and fostering familial bonds through shared experiences are also highlighted.

Andrea Gadsbey, an experienced educator specializing in English Literature, returns to discuss the intricacies of GCSE and IGCSE English Literature. She details the variety of exam options and specs available, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right texts. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of home education, contrasting it with traditional schooling. They also explore practical tips for exam prep, including essay strategies and critical analysis skills, alongside resources for parents and tutors to better support learners.

Join my children and I as we talk about our ups and downs during the last fifteen years of home educating. There's nothing more candid than a pair of home educated teens so buckle up and settle in to hear a discussion ranging from the good and the bad, to the possibility of a register and the perils of bad parenting!

For today's podcast, I am joined by Damian from Earthlings Learning to talk through the Cambridge IGCSE in Environmental Management.This exam is a great choice for home educators and is often the first one that a home ed child will sit. So settle back and hear all the ins and outs of the exam, what you can expect and how to maximise your enjoyment of the subject.

It's our March episode of A Journey into Home Education and we are catching up with Ash in her year of home education.Today we talk about the joys of home ed socialising, the prospect of a return to school this Autumn and Ismael's youTube speed run!

Emma from We are the Nomaders is taking her home education journey to the road. With one husband, one van and three children, Emma is exploring the possibilities that home education on the move offers herself and her family. In today's episode, find out how she does it, where she's off to and the highs and lows of life of home educating on the road. 

Jeanette, an expert from Get Keyed Up specializing in Citizenship qualifications, dives into Citizenship GCSE and Global Citizenship IGCSE. She compares both qualifications, highlighting their accessibility for home educators. The conversation touches on community projects, and the importance of understanding global rights. Jeanette also shares insights on exam preparation strategies and different exam boards, while advocating for student engagement in real-world issues like migration and civic duties. Her passion for interactive learning shines through as she discusses effective approaches to studying.