Making Homeschool Life a Little Easier

How many of you wonder and even worry about the best pathway for your child?  Ehlana and Lyssy share their journey of deciding to go to Cornwall College and how they found the transition. Cornwall College Ehlana IG artwork Collage App

This podcast is a very brief and selective overview of what has happened in education or should we say schooling in England throughout history. It is focused on what might be called 'public' or 'state' education so doesn't include much about the independent or private sector. What it shows is the concept of education and schooling has often been used interchangeably even i...

Tuning into what you need can sometimes be hard when you are a busy homeschool mum and feel overwhelmed. In this podcast, Essie Richards chats to me about how you can find yourself and enjoy the journey even if you've already lost yourself in the process of motherhood. Tune in and learn how to reclaim your identity and fall in love with the woman you were meant to be. Essie also shares some g...

This podcast feels like an important one, with its focus on well-being as the foundation of any approach to supporting young people. I interview Fabienne Vailes, an educator with over 24 years of experience, a home-educating mum of 2 boys, an author and a podcaster on a mission to change the face of education. We talk about embedding well-being into everyday life so that it becomes integral to all...

Julia has transformed the lives of thousands of families through her Lights On® work. In this podcast she shares how one simple strategy can transform the personal growth of your whole family,  talking through her own experience with her daughter and how that led to more than a decade of exploring cutting-edge educational practice, developments in neuroscience and mental well-being research to cre...

In this podcast, a mum shares her experience from inside the classroom, as a Teaching Assistant. She talks about how it made her realise that school wasn't the best place for her child to be and despite all her worries about home-educating, it was still a better option. She worked out that she could offer her child a much more relevant, rounded and personalised learning experience at home.

A calming 12-minute body scan to relax the mind and body before sleep. I recorded it for myself and my children but it can be used by anyone. Music John Kensy Music

By involving your child in the process of reviewing their learning you are putting them at the centre of learning. They then become autonomous in their thoughts and feelings as you are enabling them to become self-directed learners which is one of the end goals of home education. This podcast looks at ways in which you can reflect on learning at any point in your child's learning. Collage app...

In this podcast Sarah chats with Amelie and her mum Kathryn about their experience of gaining qualifications whilst homeschooling. Amelie shared how she found studying at home and Kathryn talks about how they organised the exams. Show Notes: Blog with loads of useful links to exam boards and resources GCSE blog   Le Loft French Tutoring BBC Education: GCSE help https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/learn...

In this episode Sarah interviews Dr Naomi Fisher, author of the incredible book Changing Our Minds . They talk about putting children back in control of their learning and enabling all to flourish in their own time. Book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Changing-Our-Minds-children-learning/dp/1472145518 Website  Self-directed.org  https://www.self-directed.org/tp/changing-our-minds/ Naomi Fisher  https://...

In this video I chat to Essie, this is our third podcast over 5 years, it goes deep into the journey that Essie's family have been on following the unschooling route. Essie shares her heart and soul and talks about feeling free to now live life through joy. Disco Course and Circle Community: https://discolearning.com YouTube channel: Lucy at Life Without School Website: https://lulastic.co.uk...

This is my second interview with the lovely Faith, the last was when she was 14 and she decided to give school a go. In this interview she shares her journey through GCSEs and her experience of College. www.cgpbooks.co.uk/search-results?searchtext=app&searchmode=anyword&active_tab=product

I'm sure I am not alone in the occasional homeschool self-doubt that  I am doing the right thing? This podcast removed any ounce of worry I had and reminded me to enjoy every minute. I interview Matthew Telles and his mum Liz. He was homeschooled all his life and as a young adult found his passion in writing to become a self-taught author at 19. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DXZDKH9?currency=G...

Are you feeling exhausted or like you have lost your way ? It could be that you need to instil some self care. In this episode I explore: What we mean by self care? Why are so many people unable to put themselves first? What we can do to address self care? What overall difference will it have? Show notes Glennon Doyle Book - Untamed https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untamed-Stop-pleasing-start-living/dp/17...

This podcast looks at deschooling, methods of homeschooling, resources and lots of other things to consider. Education Otherwise Deschooling podcast Resources Book - John Holt Ted Talk - Sir Ken Robinson Documenting Learning

Marie shares her unschooling journey in Norway, emphasising the importance of self-love and nurture. Instead of education - John Holt Homegrown - Ben Hewitt The continuum concept by Jean Lidloff Hold on to your kids - Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté Calm parents, happy kids

Article by Kathryn Pratt & Dr Caroline Palmer Challenging the damaging covid gap narrative An Education fit for Purpose Envisaging a new era of Education Book by Priya Lakhani Inadequate - The System Failing our Teachers and your Children Rethinking Education Community

In this podcast I explore practical strategies for helping your child develop reading, writing and maths skills, whether you are unschooling or following a curriculum. UK National Curriculum English National Literacy Trust Nessy - support for children with dyslexia 100 most frequent words UK National Curriculum Maths GCSE's Development Matters  Foundation years handwriting Brave Writer Letter...

Home Education UK (HEUK) Publication www.educationotherwise.org.uk www.heas.org.uk Parliament Education Committee Website www.collageapp.co.uk  

In this podcast Essie talks about why they decided to radically unschool. She shares the highs and lows of their journey and gives some great bits of advice! Lulastic https://lulastic.co.uk/blog/ Pamela Laricchia   www.livingjoyfully.ca Sandra Dodd https://sandradodd.com/

In this podcast I share my response to the government inquiry in the hope that it will spur many more to respond. A lot of people I have spoken to haven't even heard about this inquiry. It is really important that as many people as possible send in a response by 6th November 2020. Our voices need to be heard! Please share this link with anyone you know who is linked with Homeschooling in the...

Anna, an ex secondary teacher, freelance writer and homeschool mum to 3 talks about her new book and life as a homeschool mum. www.collageapp.co.uk The Case for Home Schooling Twitter, Not the School Run Website Blog The Homeschool Guru

Tom & Emily share their first year of homeschooling. The highs and the lows and how they went from formal homeschooling to unschooling. www.collageapp.co.uk Books Sir Ken Robinson - You, Your Child and School & Finding Your Element Peter Gray - Free to Learn Nanda Van Gestel - The Unschooling Manual John Holt - Learning all the Time &  How Children learn  Podcasts Pamela Laricchia - ww...

Following requests from listeners about processing the decision to homeschool. Shelley shares her story about her recent journey towards a better way forward for her family.

As an Ex Headteacher, home schooling mum of two and founder of the Collage App for home schoolers, Sarah shares her top tips for those who now face schooling at home. Homegrown_Learning Instagram Homegrown Learning Facebook www.homegrownlearning.co.uk Collage App  H appy and Joyful Children by Free Music |  https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by  https://www.free-stock-music.com Cre...