Influencer mum pulls child out of school to focus on content creation
An influencer has pulled her child out of school Now you may be thinking, okay maybe she’s moving schools or even that the child was struggling but neither of these are the answer. Kat Clark, a very popular social media star in Australia revealed that her 12-year-old daughter would be leaving mainstream education to focus […]
2 years ago
Kerry Katona makes the heartbreaking decision to pull her son out of school
Kerry Katona has made the heartbreaking decision to pull her son out of school. Kerry has been struggling to help her 15-year-old son, Max, settle into a classroom environment. After a period of time, his struggles with behaviour in school forced her to make the tough call. The singer said that she has spoken with […]
3 years ago
Tánaiste’s homeschooling remarks cause major backlash
“I’m not a great fan” Tánaiste Michael Martin has come under fire over comments he made about homeschooling. Martin admitted he isn’t a huge fan of homeschooling because it takes the social element away from children. He told the Irish Examiner that socialising is so important for children’s development. “I don’t want to comment too […]
3 years ago
70% of Irish children appreciate traditional school life more as a result of pandemic
There will be no complaints this week as school starts up again. With primary and secondary schools across the country currently opening their doors for the commencement of 2021 / 2022 school year, a recent survey has revealed that, according to their parents, 70 per cent of Irish children enjoy and appreciate their traditional school […]
5 years ago
Homeschooling applications up 135% due to Covid concerns and ‘positive experiences during closures’
Tusla says the rise is the result of a number of pandemic-related factors. Applications of parents looking to register their children for full-time homeschooling has reached a record high. The number of applications have more than tripled last year, from 617 in 2019 to 1,929 in 2020. This rise in homeschooling applications has continued into […]
5 years ago
Why this year’s school report cards should just say ‘you did your best’
When I heard my child had fallen behind, I thought my homeschooling was to blame. Education-wise, the focus throughout the pandemic has always been on exam students. I said countless times during the past year how grateful I was that my child was ‘only’ in First Class so she wouldn’t really feel the effects of […]
5 years ago