Welcome to the Knowledge Centre for Parents
Whether you're considering home schooling your child or simply looking for answers to help them on their journey through their education, this page is packed with helpful articles, practical tips, and real-world insights. From establishing what resources should cost to helping your child with their times tables, these resources are here to support you every step of the way. Browse below and click on any article to read more.
Why do some parents pay for educational resources?
You want to help your child learn at home, but suddenly, you're ten tabs deep into Pinterest, overwhelmed by choices, and your child is already huffing and puffing. Sound familiar?
With so many free educational resources available online, it feels like the answer should be simple. So why do so many parents still choose to pay for support?
Let’s explore what “free” really means, what value looks like, and how to find the right fit for your family.
Interested? Read on: Are Free Educational Resources Really Enough for My Child?
My child has no confidence in their learning, how can I help with this?
For many reasons some children lack confidence in their educational skills. This may be because previously they were taught in a way that didn’t compliment their learning style, it may be because they found it harder than others to grasp some of the initial concepts.
It may be for no other reason than their own self-belief. They felt that everyone else around them “got it” and they didn’t which in turn slowly ate away at their self-confidence.
Interested? Read on... My child has no confidence in their learning
What is the best way to teach my child their times tables without just repeating them?
How Can I Teach My Child the Times Tables Without Just Going Over and Over Them?
For some children, learning a sequence of anything can prove tricky. Others may learn a rhyme by rote (e.g., the alphabet song or 5, 10, 15, 20, etc.) but can’t actually answer a question when asked. Others can only get to the answer by going through all the previous questions first.
So, how can you explain times tables to someone without just repeating them again and again?
I think the best place to start is by looking at how we learn.
Interested? Read on... How can I help my child to learn the times tables
How can I help my child to read if I struggle to read myself?
In this article we will look at how children learn, some possible reasons some children struggle, and some of the games that I often use to support children with reading
Interested to learn more? Click here: How can I help my child to learn to read?
How can I support my home-educated, neurodiverse child, without feeling over whelmed?
In this article we will look at how you can support your home educated child without it becoming a cause of overwhelm for the whole family.
Making the decision to support your child’s education at home is a huge decision but at the same time you know in your heart-of-hearts that it is the right decision, especially when your child isn’t fitting into the mainstream educational system for whatever reason.
With so many parents deciding that the best option is to support their child at home, there is an increasing amount of support to ensure that you are given every opportunity to make it a success, whether that be for the rest of their years in education or until you are able to find an appropriate school for their needs.
To read the full article click here: How can I support my neurodiverse child through home education