We are a family of seven from Yorkshire, UK. We discovered Home Education before having children back in 2001 and we just knew it was something we would love to do with our own children one day. When I had my first child in 2003 I was adamant she wouldn’t go to school. I wanted her to learn in her … Read more
My name is Francesca and I’m Mom to nearly 5 year old Xanthe, and 3 in a fortnight Hugo. We live in the West Midlands. We have a blog that records our home ed journey called The Penny Three. Xanthe was diagnosed with Autism, development delay, learning difficulties and severe anxiety around a year ago. … Read more
Introduction Hi, my name is Sam . I’ve got six children, spread over a quarter of a century. Currently, three older ones are married and left home. Three are home educated. They are 14, 10 and 4. How long have you been home educating and why did you decide to? We began by flexi schooling … Read more
My name is Emma my son is Jordan but every one knows him as Jay. I’ve home educated since May 2011. My son was failed educationally at school and was 6 yrs behind in Maths and 2 years behind in everything else. He was also very badly bullied and the teachers refused to deal with … Read more
Ever wondered what goes on whilst you are still asleep in bed? This, apparently… Easter Bunny really should jump to it getting those easter eggs delivered… But there is always time for a quick game of tennis with a friend… And badminton too… Oh look! Bunny height basketball… Shhh! He won’t spot me up here… … Read more
Global Guardian Project is an inspirational digital multimedia resource – called a learning capsule- designed to educate children (and adults!) about caring for our planet, and to empower children of any age to take action and be change-makers. “Our mission is to create learning tools that support the entire family in making simple, daily changes that … Read more
Introduction I am Katherine. Iain and I home educate our two girls – T(10) and E(13) (and ourselves). How long have you home educated for and what made you do it? We had decided that E, our eldest wouldn’t be going to school by the time school admission forms came around, and have been involved … Read more
As it is World Autism Awareness Day, I would like to share some information on a lesser known type of autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). “Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is increasingly, but not universally, accepted as a behaviour profile that is seen in some individuals on the autism spectrum. People with a PDA behaviour profile … Read more
Introduction Hi, I am Emma, mum of three boys Seb who is 6, Alex aged 4 and Barney who is 1. We live in West Yorkshire. How long have you home educated for and what made you decide to do it? Seb became compulsory school age last January so officially we have been home educating … Read more