Home Education Matters

Deborah Hayward, an advocate for alternative education systems, chats about the exciting world of GCSE alternatives. She highlights the need for diverse qualifications that cater to unique learning styles and talents. The conversation covers alternative qualifications like NCFE and BTECs, emphasizing flexibility and creativity in subjects such as art and sports. Deborah stresses the importance of customized pathways for home-educated students and discusses how to navigate these options effectively for college preparedness.

Helen and I go through 26 (yes, 26!) different ways to home educate. From structured to unschooling, Charlotte Mason to Reggio Emilia, delight directed to tidal learning - we discuss each one, what it is and why it might work (or maybe not work) for you and your family.   Home Education in all its variety! How do you do it? Is your approach on the list? Tell us in the comments and let us know.   [This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

Holly Billinghurst from TeachAllAboutIT dives into the world of tech education, unpacking valuable insights for home educators. She discusses the critical role of digital literacy, addressing e-safety concerns like cyberbullying. The episode covers various qualifications from GCSE to A level and explores the unique educational paths for young gamers, emphasizing practical skills in coding and game design. Holly emphasizes tailoring education to individual interests while navigating the challenges of remote learning and ensuring age-appropriate content for kids.

Today's episode is a whistlestop tour through all the things you need to know about home education. We cover: deregistering your rights and responsibilities report writing dealing with your local authority qualifications and college entry different home ed approaches deschooling sitting exams other people's judgement how to engage your child in the process This is an amazing episode full of information and advice to arm you on your home education journey.   [This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

Diane and I discuss some of the most common questions that parents have when considering home education, from "Am I clever enough?" to "But isn't it really boring??" we answer all your questions openly and honestly. If your question isn't answered, comment below and we'll answer it for you.   [This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

Join me as I chat with home educating businesswomen Kate Symonds, Claire Hirst and Veronica Williams. From imposter syndrome to spinning never ending plates, we talk about the challenges and enormous benefits of working from home while home educating your children.   [This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

I'm very excited to be joined by Dr Naomi Fisher today, author of hugely popular home education book: Changing our Minds. Join us as we discuss unschooling and the delicate balance between protection and freedom. We look at teen development and educating with respect and equality, with a focus on screen use.   Have you ever wondered how to incorporate screen use into your family with honour but also caution? This is a fabulous episode which really dives into the difficulties but also the privileges of parenting our home educated children.   [This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This second part of our discussion on the US system and how it can be applied to UK home educators sees me chat with Helen Harrold and Jenni Cassidy about their AP offering. Providing an option for British home educated children to combine a High School Diploma with APs in order to attend the very best universities in Britain, join us as we discuss the benefits of AP qualifications compared to A levels.    [This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

Michele Holmes is on a mission to bring the High School Diploma to UK home educators. Join me as I chat with Michele about why she thinks the American system is perfectly suited to British home educators, and how it equates across to our UK system of GCSEs. No exams, broader range of subjects and parental assessments ... sounds too good to be true? Have a listen and find out!   [This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

Have you removed your child from a traumatic school experience? Do you want to know how to heal your child but still support their learning at home? Worried about how to allow recovery time for your child whilst still doing enough to keep your Local Authority team happy? Struggling to re-engage your child with their learning? Today I talk to Karen Bonthron who works with the LA to support home educated children and it's a fascinating discussion full of advice on re-engaging your child with their learning journey.   [This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]