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unhurriedsparks.bsky.social
So horrendous things are happening in the USA and also here in the UK, so in an attempt to distract myself, I thought we could share our top 3 home ed resources we just can't do without. I'll start. Ours are games, crayons, and books. ALL the books. What about you? #homeducation #HomeEd #homeschool
January 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
unhurriedsparks.bsky.social
Today's home ed fun has been snow play, ice bubbles and ice ornaments, swimming lesson, drawing, and lots of reading. We're also hoping to go on a moon lit walk tonight to see how the snow sparkles. What have you all been up to? #homeducation #homeschool #sde #learningathome
January 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Who are Education Otherwise?
Education Otherwise is the national home education charity for England and Wales.

www.educationotherwise.org
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March 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM
unhurriedsparks.bsky.social
Just to clarify, whilst I do sometimes use #homeschooling 5 is essential to recognise that in the UK, homeschooling has a different meaning than in other countries. In the UK, homeschooling means school at home that's why we say home educate as we aren't doing school at home. #homeducation #EduSky
January 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Our Facebook group has hit 20,000 members!
Come join us for support for and information about home education.
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We hit 20,000 group members. Thank you!
June 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Come Along.

Join us for information and chat on our private Facebook group.

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Education Otherwise

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Come Along. Join us for information and chat on our private Facebook group. Education Otherwise
April 30, 2026 at 11:52 AM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Celebrating 50 years of supporting and advising the home education community! Here is to 50 more!

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Celebrating 50 years of Education Otherwise! Did you know... In 1976, when ‘Saturday Night Fever’ led the fashion trend for shiny white suits and the Commodore PET was forging the way for the launch of the Commodore 64, a small group of pioneering home educators, sat around a table and formed ‘Education Otherwise’.
June 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Continuing to celebrate 50 years of Education Otherwise supporting home educators with a glimpse at EO in the 1970s.

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Did you know... In 1976, a small group of pioneering home educators, sat around a table and formed ‘Education Otherwise’. Then, BBC TV Open Door broadcast a programme about Education Otherwise, numbers rose to around 250.
June 21, 2026 at 11:49 AM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Education Otherwise is 50!!

Here is a snippet from when we first began...

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Education Otherwise is 50!! Here is a snippet from when we first began... "... 17th-18th September 1976 was the third effort made to get a national network started. The first two provided little tangible result. The main difficulty has been simply to find sufficient families actually doing it, instead of just thinking about it... " From our achive newsletter December 1976
June 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Read our latest blog post:

Ten Ways Your Child Can Learn From Animals 🐕🐈 🐹

Here are some easy ideas on how to learn from your animals.
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Ten Ways Your Child Can Learn From Animals   - Education Otherwise
by Vicki N       We are a family which has always had animals, namely dogs and cats. In the past few years, we have expanded that to include sheep, a pig and chickens.     Here are some easy ideas on ...
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April 20, 2026 at 12:17 PM
educationalfreedom.bsky.social
You can read the transcript of the 2nd reading of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill via this link #homeducation #EduSky #wellbeingbill #educationalfreedom #learningathome
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill' on Wednesday 8 January 2025.
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January 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Aptitude is the child's potential.
Which is what the child can achieve with the correct education.
Ability is what the child can do now.

Education Otherwise
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May 22, 2026 at 11:32 AM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Release the writer in you!
Wanted - blog posts for Education Otherwise's website and Facebook pages.

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Release the writer in you! We are looking for people to write a blog to be shared on our public website and Facebook pages. If you would be happy to wite about your experiences with some of the blow topics (or your own choice) then please email your blog to Marketing@educationotherwise.org Examples: Our home education journey through the primary years Home education: the teen years Applying to university as a home educated student Our deregistration journey We cannot guarantee that your blog will be posted. Writers age 18+ only please.
April 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Read our latest blog:
Project Based Learning: A Fresh Approach for Home Educating Families

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Project Based Learning: A Fresh Approach for Home Educating Families - Education Otherwise
Move beyond "school at home." Discover how Project-Based Learning empowers home-educated children to build curiosity, confidence and real-world skills.
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April 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
educationotherwise.bsky.social
Did you know?

Home Educated children do not have to follow the National Curriculum, Times Tables or produce formal work.

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February 26, 2026 at 6:09 PM
iamctomlinson.bsky.social
That cut-off was so rude.

I saw that, no names.

But I saw that!

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#homeducator
#electivehomeeducation
#homeed
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July 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
iamctomlinson.bsky.social
Errmmmm.... You can change your child to another school.

What about change to at home?

#homeducation
#electivehomeeducation
#homeducator
#homeed

So quickly, we are......
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July 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
iamctomlinson.bsky.social
The amount of times, I hear a parent is responsible & so is the government.

You can't have it both ways in decision making.

You can care & support Gov & we thank you.

But whoever carried wins.

#homeducation
#homeeducator
#homeed
#electivehomeeducation
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July 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
iamctomlinson.bsky.social
Although, in saying that.

The amount of hoops you have to jump through when reading education laws, you can literally loose weight.

It's fun though!

Take one for the team!

Just keep jumping, just keep reading.

#homeducation
#homeed
#homeducator
#electivehomeeducation
#education
#teacher
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July 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
iamctomlinson.bsky.social
Experience in full-time home education, comes when the decision is made.

However, we partially are actually practicing it when they come home from school.

Homework etc.

Question?

Is it because we remove the authorative " qualified approach?"

& children learned how to walk by..

#Homeducation
July 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
iamctomlinson.bsky.social
Upon reflection, from my last post. I am content with technology (choosing what to use it for), but in manual efforts, I receive personal achievement and the stimulus to learn more. One keeps the brain going seeking progression, & the other completes the task.. & then what?
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#Bluesky
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June 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
iamctomlinson.bsky.social
A qualification can be revoked at any given time by:
a)Designation (secretary of state or a designated body)
b) an approval given by him;
c) an approval given by a designated body

I will always respect the skills of all works of manual labour.

It can never be taken!
Choose wisely!
#homeducation
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June 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
iamctomlinson.bsky.social
As we read through the laws, amendments, and so on. Remember, you are learning and being able to process what is the way forward for you and your child's home education journey.
#homeducation
#electivehomeeducation
June 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM