The cost of home schooling in the UK can vary on location and type of education. Have a read through all the relevant costs in this post.
All the information you need to legally deregister your child from school, plus FREE template letters to send to all the relevant parties.
Homeschooling is different for each age and stage of a child’s life. As children get older, their capabilities grow and they need different things from their home education. This post will cover some of the key things to be aware of when starting homeschooling at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 3 refers to the work
Best online resources for home educating and home schooling children in the UK, Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4, GCSEs, iGCSEs and A-Level.
Homeschooling while on benefits such as Universal Credit can be daunting. This post explains how you can home educate on benefits in the UK.
My oldest moved up into Key Stage 3 as of Sep 2019 so we are going to be adding to this page as we use and review more resources. As we home educate two kids some of the Key Stage 3 posts wil…
While sending your child off to school once they turn four is the norm in the UK, there are other options. A growing number of parents are making the decision to home educate their children and there is a thriving community in most areas to support them. If you're considering Elective Home Education for your Child, here
The kids have been very busy with their home education activities this month. Plenty of outdoor fun and a lot of museums and castles too!
Mainly FREE homeschool resources compiled by an experienced home educator of well over a decade! Ideal for primary and secondary age...
Homeschooling while on benefits such as Universal Credit can be daunting. This post explains how you can home educate on benefits in the UK.
The grading system in the UK is unique the entire United Kingdom does not use the same grading scheme.
We are halfway through Fairtrade Fortnight in the UK – with World Fairtrade Day being in May – and the kids and I have been talking about Fairtrade and what it’s purpose and value is. There’s a wealth of information around Fairtrade online, so I’ve worked through it and pulled out the bits that my …
How to document or record unschooling and learning in the home when you have an unschool approach to homeschooling children.
Home education can be a fantastic path for children with autism. Here are 5 ways to weigh up homeschool vs public school in the UK...
A few days after visiting Oxford, it was time for Cambridge to also give us some insight into its university history. Founded in 1209 and consisting of 31 constituent colleges, Cambridge University is consistently ranked among the Top 5 Universities in the World. Apart from visiting the colleges, there are plenty of other things to see
For my daughter’s Year 7 science we actually had 2 books – one was a Collins and one was an Oxford one. And I started the year not knowing which one we would use, so we dipped in and ou…
Want to know how to homeschool in the UK? Read this complete guide to UK homeschooling with links to homeschool resources, FAQs and more!
A guide to the best stops on a London to Cornwall drive including planning information, things to do and where to stay on your road trip.
Education is compulsory, schooling is not. Find out your legal rights and responsibilities as a home educator
Planning a motorhome holiday in France? Check out these top motorhome holidays in France, whether you’re an adventure seeker, beach lover or city visitor.
In our geography studies this year, I have been updating and adding to our printable collection. Today I have a few new and updated printables to
OUR Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen homeschools her nine children and insists that grades don’t matter. As schools shut during the pandemic and over multiple lockdowns in the UK, parents globally …
Here are 5 pretty grim reasons not to homeschool. Home education in the UK has become very popular for many reasons, but this post highlights the way in which it can be attempted in bad faith.
The Alphabet in British Sign Language.
Planning a UK road trip through England, Scotland, and Wales? This is your ultimate guide and itinerary planner for a UK road trip and driving tour.
Does the thought of creating your own homeschool unit study scare you? Here’s a little secret — it really isn’t that hard! All you need to know is what you...
South Wales Road Trip | The Ultimate South Wales Road Trip for first-timers! Never visited Wales before? I've got you covered!
Not all Shires are alike, but girl would a hobbit feel at home in this part of Wales! From lush green hills to tiny colourful houses, Pembrokeshire is one of those destinations that make you pinch yourself in disbelief. How is this place even real and – more importantly – why am I only hearing about it now? The ...