Home Education Matters

Welcome to month four of our regular catch up with new home educator Ash. And today we find out how December has gone for her and her son, Ismael.    It's been a time of nagging inner voices and so we discuss the inherent worry of parenting and the self-doubt that hits us all as home educators from time to time. And we also look ahead to the next year and discuss the tweaks and adjustments Ash hopes to make in her home education journey. 

Welcome to a special Christmas edition of Home Education Matters and we are going for a quiz on all things home education! Sit back, test your knowledge and see if you can keep up with the ever changing question numbers :)

It's the third episode in our Sharing our Successes season and we're meeting the fabulous Chloe, who is crafting her own home education journey to make sure it works just right for her. She's a fabulous example of liberation from 'this is how it's always been done' to 'this is how I'm going to do it!'. And all this while documenting it on her Instagram account: chlojosclassroom.  Feeling like you need a bit of inspiration for how to run your life better? I reckon Chloe's the girl to give it you!

Is your home educated child struggling to engage with their learning? Maybe you've just started home educating and your child isn't engaging with their work or perhaps you've been home educating a while but have hit a bit of a wall.   Today we talk to Jake from Humanatees to find his top tips for engaging a child who has disengaged from their learning. 

Join Jo Moorcroft, dog behaviourist, and I as we discuss the role of manners and etiquette in parenting. Our latest episode as part of our mini series where we see how the worlds of dog behaviourism and progressive parenting meet!   Today we discuss what role manners has to play when home educating your child, whether there is a place for learned etiquette and how our family values might dictate our approach to manners as parents. 

Our monthly catch up with Ash and Ismael on their home educating journey and today we hear how month 3 is going. We discuss that fine line between 'lessons' and 'learning', how home education impacts on the wider family and the role that the parent's attitude plays in making it a success.    Look out for next month's catch up which will be out on 1st January 2024. How time flies!

Claire Johnson, an expert in Physics education for home educators, discusses essential strategies for teaching secondary-age students. She explores different exam specifications like IGCSE vs GCSE, emphasizing practical learning through experiments. Claire shares insights on effective revision techniques and the value of individualized teaching methods. The conversation also touches on accessible resources for parents, including free platforms and popular YouTube channels, making physics engaging and manageable for home educators.

Join Sareeta Pattni and I as we launch into the very first episode of our new series which focuses on parenting issues when home educating.  Today we talk about the importance of allowing feelings to be expressed, how to help your child feel able to discuss their emotions and how to also express your own emotions in a way that is both helpful and healthy for the family. Keep an eye out for episode two when we'll discuss the roles of speaker and recipient in emotional conversations and how to ensure they land just right with you and your child.

We celebrate coming to the end of our first year podcasting with a very special episode. Join Diane and I as we talk about her big news, plus there's a special announcement right at the end so stay tuned for that one. To help us celebrate, perhaps each of you could share your favourite episode of our podcast in a home ed FB group. We know that home ed is all about connection and sharing episodes across platforms is a wonderful way for us to connect with more of you. And thank you to everyone for joining us throughout this last year. It's been a lot of fun and we couldn't have done it without you all listening to us each and every week!

Lianne Abram, creator of the Which Online School guide, dives into the world of online schooling for home educators. She discusses the rise of online education spurred by the pandemic and its pros and cons. The conversation explores diverse educational pathways and options for neurodiverse learners, highlighting the importance of personalized learning. Lianne also addresses costs associated with online schooling and tackles socialization opportunities to combat isolation fears. Join the debate on whether online schooling can coexist with the ideals of traditional home education!