Introduction
School teachers understand the importance of a positive and supportive learning environment. However, there are times when students experience challenges that lead to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), commonly known as school refusal or persistent absenteeism. This...
The concept of labelling is a contentious one, stirring up debates that involve various stakeholders – children, parents, teachers, and other professionals. Dyslexia, a term synonymous with ‘literacy difficulties’ is perhaps one of the most debated within education, and one...
Rachel Cartin is a masters student studying Psychology of Education at the University of Manchester. She is currently undertaking research investigating teacher non-verbal behaviour in the classroom and how this can affect a student’s academic motivation.
Motivation is essential to...
A Home Educating parent shares her journey and decision to home educate her daughter.
Diary of Events
2016/17 – Ruth is 7/8 years old. She is a capable expected rate achiever in school but seems a little unhappy and has no interest in reading at home. She is sometimes writing...
An inspiring insight into the lives and daily experiences of a Home Educating family @HomeEdByLiving
“Don’t you worry your child will be weird?”
When people hear that we home educate, a picture is usually painted in their mind of a child sitting at home, alone,...
Hafod Holmes is a retired legal professional, published independent academic researcher and educator with a specialist interest in the field of home education. This interest is based on her view that all children should be provided with an education which enables them to attain their full...
