First Tuesday of the month meeting, for the first time in a while (it doesn't run in school holidays, and got caught out in September by inset days). Small declined on the grounds that none of his specific friends were going today, so I was able to offer a lift to one of Smallest's friends, which … [Read more...] about Skating, friends and a doodlesome evening
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Deschooling – a continual process
I can parrot off the law regarding education - something like a parent of a child of school age shall cause the child to receive a full time education, suitable to age, ability and aptitude. I can go further and say that a suitable education is one that fits a child for a life in the community of … [Read more...] about Deschooling – a continual process
Art inspiration at The Works
This post contains affiliate links. New code today 18th September: TREAT20 up to 20% off orders over £10! I love The Works for educational resources for me and the kids. I buy Big's refill pads here - my tip is to go for a pack of 6 for £4.99. I also buy the 30 page sketch pads for … [Read more...] about Art inspiration at The Works
Home education in the headlines, and on the radio
There were a number of negative headlines around home education (or homeschooling as some parts of the media will insist on calling it) following a counter terrorism speech by a senior police officer in which he mentioned the possibility of homeschooling (yes, I know) being a possible contributory … [Read more...] about Home education in the headlines, and on the radio
Tell it to the Moon – guest post on home schooling by author Siobhan Curham
As regular readers will know, most of my children are home educated, and despite growing numbers of children educated outside school, it's a topic rarely touched upon in fiction. So when I was offered Tell it to the Moon to read and review, and I realised it included a home schooled teenager, I … [Read more...] about Tell it to the Moon – guest post on home schooling by author Siobhan Curham