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Ghost Boys, a sad but encouraging story about racism

Posted on November 14, 2022 by ofamily

When I was recently sent a copy of Ghost Boys for a review I did not know what to expect. But before I could even start reading it my eleven-year old son spotted it, started reading it and then quickly … Continue reading →

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What are your qualifications to Home Educate?

Posted on October 23, 2022 by ofamily

Okay I have been asked this numerous times before but yesterday I had a lady come around to our house, she was a representative for a political party and she really got to me. She started by asking what political … Continue reading →

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Sound Topic Pack from Oaka Books

Posted on July 15, 2022 by ofamily

I was doing a quick review of our Science, making sure we had covered everything that we should have for KS3 and also making sure that we have introduced all the topics that my daughter will be covering in more … Continue reading →

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Why is it okay to discriminate against home educated kids?

Posted on July 8, 2022 by ofamily

To say I am fuming is an understatement. I spent yesterday afternoon in an email exchange with a provider who is very blatantly discriminating against kids who are home educated. I am not accepting it and I am taking it … Continue reading →

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Home education is suppose to be difficult, a comment made by another home educator

Posted on July 7, 2022 by ofamily

I love having conversations with other home educating parents, we don’t always agree about everything but there is an understanding of what you are trying to achieve and an understanding of some of the issues. During one of my recent … Continue reading →

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