Emma Doherty

School is back in full swing and, suddenly, so is everything else. Reading every night. Spellings to practise. Times tables to learn. Maths homework. Maybe an online learning platform to log into. And don’t forget PE kits, after-school clubs, swimming lessons and somehow getting dinner on the table too! For busy parents, keeping up with everything school asks you to do at home can sometimes feel like another job. And if you have more than one child? The list gets even longer. So, how can you...

The summer holidays are a well-earned break for children. After a busy school year, it is completely understandable if the last thing they want to do is sit down with a worksheet, practise spellings or complete maths questions. Many parents still worry about children forgetting what they have learned or losing confidence before returning to school in September. So, what can you do if your primary school child simply does not want to do any schoolwork during the summer holidays? The good news...

In recent years, more and more families across the UK have started asking an important question: Is mainstream school the only way my child can thrive? For some children, the traditional classroom works brilliantly. For others, it can be stressful, overwhelming, or simply not the right environment for them to learn and grow with confidence. Home education (also known as home schooling) is becoming an increasingly popular and respected option for families who want something different - and for...