Hemmies

Tired of the limitations of GCSEs? Does your child not fit the narrow mold of our standard (and some might say, antiquated!) assessment system? Maybe you're looking for something without final exams or a system that is more inclusive of your child's preferences? Then this podcast is for you, as Debs and I discuss all the wonderful options out there that map across to GCSEs.

Freedom and flexibility? You got it.

[This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com

Helen and I go through 26 (yes, 26!) different ways to home educate. From structured to unschooling, Charlotte Mason to Reggio Emilia, delight directed to tidal learning - we discuss each one, what it is and why it might work (or maybe not work) for you and your family.

Home Education in all its variety! How do you do it? Is your approach on the list? Tell us in the comments and let us know.

[This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com

Harness your child's techy brain and find out what various qualifications are open to them. In this podcast, I am joined by Holly from TeachAllAboutIT to discuss all things tech education. From gaming courses and internet safety to GCSE and A level Computer Science, we deep dive into specifications and syllabi to discover what options your home educated child has. 

[This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com

Today's episode is a whistlestop tour through all the things you need to know about home education. We cover:

• deregistering
• your rights and responsibilities
• report writing
• dealing with your local authority
• qualifications and college entry
• different home ed approaches
• deschooling
• sitting exams
• other people's judgement
• how to engage your child in the process

This is an amazing episode full of information and advice to arm you on your home education journey.

[This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com

Diane and I discuss some of the most common questions that parents have when considering home education, from "Am I clever enough?" to "But isn't it really boring??" we answer all your questions openly and honestly. If your question isn't answered, comment below and we'll answer it for you.

[This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com

Join me as I chat with home educating businesswomen Kate Symonds, Claire Hirst and Veronica Williams. From imposter syndrome to spinning never ending plates, we talk about the challenges and enormous benefits of working from home while home educating your children.

[This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com

I'm very excited to be joined by Dr Naomi Fisher today, author of hugely popular home education book: Changing our Minds. Join us as we discuss unschooling and the delicate balance between protection and freedom. We look at teen development and educating with respect and equality, with a focus on screen use.

Have you ever wondered how to incorporate screen use into your family with honour but also caution? This is a fabulous episode which really dives into the difficulties but also the privileges of parenting our home educated children.

[This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com

This second part of our discussion on the US system and how it can be applied to UK home educators sees me chat with Helen Harrold and Jenni Cassidy about their AP offering. Providing an option for British home educated children to combine a High School Diploma with APs in order to attend the very best universities in Britain, join us as we discuss the benefits of AP qualifications compared to A levels. 

[This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com

Michele Holmes is on a mission to bring the High School Diploma to UK home educators. Join me as I chat with Michele about why she thinks the American system is perfectly suited to British home educators, and how it equates across to our UK system of GCSEs. No exams, broader range of subjects and parental assessments ... sounds too good to be true? Have a listen and find out!

Breaking news ... I managed to wangle listeners to the podcast a $75 discount using code HOMEED75 at https://homeschooldirective.com/program?orid=53&opid=1

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com

• Have you removed your child from a traumatic school experience?
• Do you want to know how to heal your child but still support their learning at home?
• Worried about how to allow recovery time for your child whilst still doing enough to keep your Local Authority team happy?
• Struggling to re-engage your child with their learning?

Today I talk to Karen Bonthron who works with the LA to support home educated children and it's a fascinating discussion full of advice on re-engaging your child with their learning journey.

[This podcast is very much a labour of love, but it's also both a costly and time consuming process ... if you'd like to Buy Me a Coffee - no obligation at all! - you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HomeEducation]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hemmiespodcast.substack.com