About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of home education as a last resort and offers support and tips for families navigating this journey.

Sometimes home education isn't a choice and it's not filled with happy smiles and perfectly curated craft activities. This week we're talking to Louisa from Believe and Bloom Education who has supported numerous families to navigate the rocky road into a harmonious home education journey when they've had to embark on the journey from chaos and desperation. She shares hope, tips and lots of reassurance for families that are being thrust into the home education world. Louisa Stanley Louisa is a qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Believe and Bloom Education, specialisig in supporting home educated children, learners with SEND, reluctant learners, and children who benefit from a personalised approach. Louisa's Facebook page Louisa's Website @believe_and_bloom_education on Instagram Louisa's Facebook group This podcast is a labour of love, and time and energy and commitment and lots of coffee! It really helps us if you can follow us on our social media channels and comment to let us know if you enjoyed the episode, what you'd like to see more / less of and generally come and say hi! Instagram - TikTok - FB page - Our Private FB group

People in this episode

Host: Eleanor Marker

Guest: Louisa Stanley

Topics covered

• home education
• support for families
• navigating challenges
• personalized learning
• hope and reassurance

Keywords

• home education
• chaos
• desperation
• support
• personalized approach
• SEND
• reluctant learners

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Believe and Bloom Education

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