As a maths tutor, I specialise in teaching the UK Maths GCSE. Something that not many people realise is that the content for Maths GCSE starts in Year 6/7 and is stretched out over 5 years for the exams to be taken in Year 11. KS3 Maths (years 7 to 9, or ages 11 – […]
Its true what they say about the link between play and staying youthful. I approach most things in life as a puzzle solving game. This means I’m not afraid to make mistakes (as long as no one’s feelings are hurt and I’m not doing anything immoral of course!) and I’m always open to trying new […]
This is so much easier than it seems and far easier than people like to believe. Let’s focus on reading first: In mainstream schools, particularly in the UK, they use a phonics only approach to reading. This includes making up fake words and using specific sentences to teach how to decode and sound out words […]
As long as your child is healthy, content and making progress and learning regularly every week, how you homeschool or home educate is entirely up to you. Also whilst we are on the topic lets talk about the terms for home schooling and home education. Some people like to differentiate (and will be offended!) if […]
As children move past the early years their play changes. Most children start to become interested in making models and are usually interested in how things work, move or change. This is a great time to start making with your children. Don’t panic, you don’t need to be an expert model maker or robotics programmer! […]
Play isn’t just fun — it’s the foundation of how children learn best. From building towers with blocks to inventing stories in the garden, every playful moment can spark creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. In this crash course, we’ll explore how to turn everyday play into powerful learning — showing you simple, practical ways to guide […]
If you are currently homeschooling a child/children under 7, you’ve probably started to focus on reading skills. Here in England there is a large focus on the phonics method of teaching. At the end of year 1 schools in england do a 40 word phonics screening test with children. The list of words includes real […]
Its no secret that homeschooling costs can add up and it can get difficult in a single income household. However there are options, depending on your skillset and if you are willing to put some time and effort in, it is always possible to increase your income. Firstly if both parents/carers are working full time, […]
As homeschooling is increasing in popularity, the government’s natural inclination will be to get involved as much as possible and keep children in mainstream schooling as much as they can. You need to know what the law says about home education and what your rights are as a parent when it comes to your child’s […]
How to Deregister from School and Start Homeschooling in the UK Changing from a normal school to home schooling can feel really overwhelming. Even more so if your children vary a lot in age and ability. However, you are certainly not alone in doing this. Home schooling is on the rise and many, many parents […]