May 2025
We're pretty much on the countdown to our summer break now so we're on a mission to tick lots of things off our to do lists. But of course we also need to celebrate a birthday and get out and about too!
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How do I choose a GCSE exam board?
Once you’ve decided you’re going to embark on a i/GCSE as a home educator, the first job is to work out which exam board you’re going to use. This can feel really daunting at first but, as you do more GCSEs, it soon becomes easier.
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February 2025
A month of head-down academic work with background chaos of decorating and a major brass band contest thrown in too.
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Which GCSEs are we doing and when?
As a handy list for me, and for others to see what we're up to, here's a list of the GCSEs that we've either already done or are working towards, with the boards we've gone for and if we're using providers or self-studying.
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January 2025
Back to the books this month after a lovely Christmas break. But, it couldn't all be about work. We also squeezed in a four-day trip to Cologne in Germany for Peggy to practise her German skills.
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September 2024
We love it when the schools go back! Alongside our usual learning, we added some new online courses this month but also had two mini holidays as well. It's been a busy month!
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August 2024
What a brilliant start to our new academic year. A busy month with a good mix of academic work, fun courses and trips out.
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We’re wobble-free (almost)!
We're now entering our fifth year of home educating the girls, but this year feels very different. And I LOVE it!
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GCSE results August 2024 – Peggy
After what felt forever, GCSE results finally came in....
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