Trips & Workshops
Happy Books
We had a really good session today talking about our feelings. We’ve got one child who worries about everything and another who is currently a very sore loser. Throw a few hormones in for good measure, and you’ve got an emotionally charged household! We’ve looked at ways you can try to understand your feelings and ... Read more
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Destroying rhododendrons with The National Trust
On what can only be described as a totally wild day, we ventured up in the moors above Marsden to volunteer with The National Trust. They’re trying to clear rhododendrons from the valley sides as they’re taking over and killing the native moss and ferns. We’re no gardeners but we’re pretty good at destroying things ... Read more
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Map reading course and plane crash sites
When I saw Tony of Riley’s Outdoor Adventure was running a map reading course, we got signed up straight away. There were four sessions which involved learning how to navigate with an OS map and compass, how to use six-figure grid references and generally how to find your way in various conditions and using landscape ... Read more
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Careers, life skills and volunteering | Geography | History | Trips | UK Day trips - near Manchester
Bikeability course complete!
Bikeability was something the girls’ old school used to do in year 6 so the girls were keen to still have the opportunity to do it (80s children will know this as the modern equivalent of the Cycling Proficiency Test). I was searching for something else on Eventbrite and came across some free courses being ... Read more
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Order, Order! at the National Justice Museum
We went down to the National Justice Museum in Nottingham to join a home ed group for an organised tour and workshop. The day was split between a tour of the museum in the morning and then a courtroom workshop after lunch. The cost was £11 per person and accompanying adults had to pay too. ... Read more
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Careers, life skills and volunteering | History | Law, politics and citizenship | Trips | UK Trips - rest of UK
UK Parliament workshop
We took part in an online UK Parliament workshop for home educators which was brilliant. We learned about how democracy works in the UK and the roles of the Houses of Commons and Lords and the laws they pass. It was really interesting and the kids were engaged throughout. We were then sent a free ... Read more
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Careers, life skills and volunteering | Law, politics and citizenship
How can I pay for things?
After Peggy asked what the difference is between a debit card and a credit card, we had a look at the different ways we can pay for things. After all, how many times do children actually see cash change hands any more? Or indeed know what a cheque is? We used the resources on the ... Read more
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