3 Ways to Practice Maths at Home   Maths is like Marmite - people love it or hate it. Our own dislike for it can get projected onto our kids, continuing the never ending cycle of disengagement from a subject that offers a beautiful way of understanding the world.  ...

Many of us dismiss the value of crafting as just a pastime activity.   It's not.   It's an opportunity to develop key skills; fine motor skills.   In particular the following activities will really help to develop the coordination and muscles needed to use writing...

A question I get asked by people who are not part of the home education world is "Why would anyone want online learning in normal conditions outside of COVID?"   I guess it's a fair question. Especially as online learning is relatively new for many people. For most,...

We make sense of the world through our 5 senses.   We have a love of art and anything aesthetically pleasing to stimulate our sight.   We cook and eat new foods to stimulate our taste buds.   We love trying out new fragrances thanks to our olfactory bulb.   And we...

I was reflecting this evening, the many conversations I've had over the last decade with parents on the verge of pulling their children out of school.   The anxiety of whether it is the right decision. The fear of being judged by friends and family. The pressure from...

Learning environments change over time. For decades, educators have adapted to different styles of teaching. When personal computers first emerged during the ‘70s, people were skeptical. Some questioned its long-term viability. The peculiarities of technology, at that...

Have you ever looked at the education system and felt it's slightly outdated?   Instead of providing what's best for the kids, don't you feel the schooling currently is more for the benefit of society than the actual child?   If you think about the school day, it...

Hey everyone. I'm Syd. I'm the founder and the visionary behind UK Virtual School. For the last 10 years, I've worked in Education, notably as a STEM Communicator delivering sessions to over 12,000 kids through award-winning Femtinos. It's been 6 months since our...

News is highly essential. It’s our bridge to everything that has been happening around us. In this digital age, technology made news and updates easier - we’re all one swipe away from reading the next story. However quick the internet can be, there’s just something...