The HEFA Podcast - The Heart Of Home Education

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Home Education For All (HEFA) is a group of experienced home educators providing support to all home educators in the UK. Find us at- https://homeeducationforal.wixsite.com/hefa... more

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How many episodes does The HEFA Podcast - The Heart Of Home Education have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

The HEFA Podcast - The Heart Of Home Education episodes:

July 12, 2024 Real Talk - Home Ed and PDA
This week I am joined by the wonderful Rachel from the East Midlands to discuss all things home ed and PDA. It is definitely a must-listen episode for many in our community!
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59min
July 05, 2024 Question Time - 5th July 2024
Join Craigy, Cheryl and Elen as we have another round of answering questions from the HEFA community!
This week we discuss surviving the summer holidays, dealing with judgement from others, teaching subjects we arent comfortable with, core subjects and much more!
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1h 24min
June 28, 2024 Real Talk- Home edding different ages
This week I am joined by Megan who shares her experience of home educating different ages. Megan decided to home ed because her children were unhappy in their school settings and she noticed that each child had different needs and learning styles she felt could be better met at home. She follows a child-led approach and advises families considering home ed to take the leap and embrace the chaos, as it can make a huge difference to the family!
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37min
June 23, 2024 Question Time - 23rd June
This week Elen, Cheryl and Craigy answer more questions from our HEFA members.

00:00 Introduction and Lego Version of Craig
02:44 Taking Time Out for Yourself When Children Are Around 24/7
13:44 Involving Children in Activities While Having Personal Time
20:26 The Role of Exposure, Motivation, and Play
26:48 The Benefits of Handwriting and Cursive Writing
31:38 Seeking Support for Struggling Readers and Writers
39:28 Understanding Homeschooling Education Standards
44:56 Navigating the Dynamics Between Home Educators and Local Authorities
45:26 Asserting Your Rights as a Home Educator
53:05 The Importance of Community Support in Home Education
01:09 Education Starts from Birth: Debunking the Ideal Age Myth
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1h 19min
June 14, 2024 Real Talk - Recovering from school trauma
This week, I talk to Mel as she shares her experience of home educating her 13-year-old daughter. *please note there is mention of self harm in this episode*
Mel explains that her daughter had always struggled with school, particularly with social anxiety and the rigidity of the school environment. After a series of seizures and a decline in her mental health, Mel decided to home educate.
Join us as we discuss how they started with a structured approach but eventually transitioned to a more relaxed style and her daughter's interests in history, art, and psychology. Mel discusses how home ed has had a positive impact on her daughter's mental health and overall well-being, and we explore the flexibility and benefits of home ed, particularly for teenagers who have experienced trauma.
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44min
June 07, 2024Question Time - 7th June
This week we are back with more of your questions! Join us as we discuss child-led learning and the challenges of adapting to a child-led approach, the importance of understanding education as a continuous process, concerns of one parent regarding their child's education and the pursuit of specific career paths such as becoming a vet, the challenges and strategies for imaginative play in children, as well as the topic of socialisation for home-educated children and more!
Takeaways
Understanding education as a continuous and holistic process

Balancing structured learning with child-led exploration

The importance of adapting to a child-led approach

Exploring career paths and educational choices for children

The role of play and silliness in child development.

Parents can support imaginative play by asking children to teach them and engaging in child-led play.

Socialistion for home-educated children can involve informal meetups, community activities, and everyday interactions.

Parental involvement and support are crucial for facilitating socialisation and providing opportunities for children to interact with others.

Understanding the child's preferences and comfort level with socialisation is important, and parents should be open to communication and feedback from their children.
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1h 17min
May 31, 2024Real Talk - Unschooling teens (31st May)
This week, I am interviewing Fred, a home-educating parent in England, about their experience with unschooling their three children, two of whom are teenagers. We discuss the reasons for choosing home ed, the challenges faced, and the different educational approaches.
Takeaways
Unschooling can be a viable option for children who are not thriving in traditional school settings.
Flexibility and individualised learning are key components of successful home ed.
Community support and connections with other families can provide valuable resources and social opportunities.
Societal expectations and pressure can negatively impact unschooling families, but it's important to prioritise the child's well-being and individual needs.
Advocating for accommodations and support in higher education settings is possible for home ed children. Trust and believe in your children's abilities and give them the autonomy to direct their own learning.
Provide support and resources, but allow your children to make mistakes and problem-solve on their own too.
Find a supportive community of home edders who understand and share your approach.
Recognise the developmental changes and challenges that teenagers go through and adjust your approach accordingly.
Embrace the ups and downs of unschooling and appreciate the unique learning opportunities it provides.
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1h 3min
May 25, 2024Question Time 25th May 2024
In this week's episode, we discuss various topics related to home education as we answer questions from listeners!
We have a range of questions this week from changing a child's behaviour regarding social interactions, tackling math when the parent is not good at it, to dealing with concerned family members.
Takeaways
Respect a child's boundaries and allow them to interact in their own way, as long as they are not being dangerous or intentionally rude.
Model the behaviour you want to see and offer choices to encourage social interactions.
Focus on numeracy rather than traditional maths, and make it relevant to everyday life.
Address concerns from family members by asking specific questions and responding confidently.
Remember that home ed allows for personalised learning and the development of essential skills beyond academic subjects. Be confident in your choice to home ed and don't feel the need to justify yourself to others
Find a community of like-minded home edders for support and connection
Avoid comparing yourself to other families and focus on what works best for your child
Adjust your approach to accommodate your child's special educational needs
Prioritise your child's mental and physical health in your home ed journey
00:00 Introduction
02:45 Navigating Social Interactions in Home ed
30:08 Dealing with Concerned Family Members
38:53 Navigating Family Concerns and Building Confidence
40:55 The Value of Finding a Home ed Community
51:50 Overcoming Guilt and Comparison in Home ed
57:20 Home Edding a Child with Special Educational Needs
01:01:59 Prioritising Mental and Physical Health
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1h 12min
March 29, 2024 Question Time with HEFA!!
In this week's episode, we enjoy our first question time with my new co-hosts, Craig and Cheryl!
We discuss how to gauge a child's learning and progress, explore setting boundaries in the first few months of home education, the experience of being an admin on a home education group, how to avoid imposing beliefs on children, starting the home education journey and more!
00:00 Introduction and New Format
02:33 How to gauge how much your child is learning and progressing
16:28 Setting boundaries in the first few months of home education
30:57 The Parent's Perspective
32:43 The Experience of Being an Admin on a Home Education Group
37:03 Avoiding Imposing Beliefs on Children
48:57 Starting the Home Education Journey
54:52 The Philosophy of Home Education
If you are looking for a transcript of the podcast, these can now be found in the HEFA group guides under this week's podcast.

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1h 5min
October 13, 2023 Home Ed Dads - Craig
This week I am joined by the lovely Craig, a part time working, home ed parent in England! Craig shares their wonderful wisdom and insights of their family choosing home ed as their first choice!
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46min

FAQs about The HEFA Podcast - The Heart Of Home Education:

How many episodes does The HEFA Podcast - The Heart Of Home Education have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

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