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11th Aug 2022

How to raise creative children

As our children grow up, we tend to have a preconceived idea of skills that we need to teach them: how to tell the time, how to tie their shoelaces, how to ride a bicycle, why it’s important to be kind and respectful to others, how to wash the dishes and so forth. What isn’t always made top priority is how to encourage their creative side. And creativity is not limited to artistic skills like painting, writing and decorating a cake – it also relates to problem-solving, an ability that will help them countless times in life.

4th Aug 2022

School refusal anxiety and homeschooling

School phobia anxiety – also referred to as school refusal anxiety – is an increasing affliction. Before the pandemic, it was already a growing concern, but the impact of Covid-19 seems to have exacerbated children’s desire not to attend school.

14th Jul 2022

The importance of Mandela Day

Every year people around the world are encouraged to spend 67 minutes doing something to help others. Just over an hour of your time is an easy yet significant way to do good – something that seems manageable for even those who have little time on their hands. The number 67 signifies the years that Nelson Mandela spent as a public servant.

11th Jul 2022

Homeschooling and socialisation

A substantial amount of studies and reports into homeschooling and socialisation have been conducted in recent years, many finding that homeschooled children are often better socialised than those attending mainstream school as their interaction is not limited to children of the same age, same level of education and same demographic. Due to the flexibility of their timetable, homeschooled children are often able to participate in more extra-curricular activities on a more regular basis.

22nd Jun 2022

Identifying the signs of anxiety in children – and how to help

Identifying the signs of anxiety in children is not always a straightforward task. While a certain amount of stress and anxiety is a normal part of life, if you notice that your child doesn’t seem

23rd May 2022

Exams for homeschoolers

When families are considering homeschooling, one of the common concerns is about exams for homeschoolers and how this works. Rest assured that homeschoolers can sit exams as private candidates.

GCSEs at home

You can easily study for your GCSEs at home rather than at a traditional school. Students choose to take their GCSEs at home for any number of reasons, but they all love the flexibility it brings.

Can you take GCSEs early?

We often receive enquiries asking, ‘can you take GCSEs early?’ The simple answer is ‘yes’. At Wolsey Hall Oxford we very much believe that children should be studying at the right stage, rather than the level dictated by their age. Read on to find out what this involves.

9th May 2022

Guide to the UK education system

At Wolsey Hall Oxford we offer a British curriculum to our students but many international families find a guide to the UK education system is helpful. Our article explains the different stages.

Facts about homeschooling

In the past couple of years families worldwide have been forced into homeschooling due to Covid lockdowns. Many were pleasantly surprised by the experience and how well their children adapted to this way of learning so they chose to stick with it when schools reopened. But did you know any of the following facts about homeschooling?

Homeschooling requirements in the UK

The legal requirements around homeschooling vary from country to country. In this article we explain the legal homeschooling requirements in the UK.

31st Mar 2022

Homeschooling Advice

Eleven-year-old Avantika started homeschooling in Ireland with Wolsey Hall when the Covid pandemic struck in 2020. Here she shares her top homeschooling tips she’s gathered along the way.