How to book exams for home educated kids
One of the two big questions asked about home educatiing teenagers is ‘How do they take exams’ (and yes, the other one is ‘how do they have friends’ *eyeroll*). Okay, first up – no teenager has to take exams. Nope, really. GCSEs and A Levels are not obligatory governmental requirements – the written legal requirement for home education is that each child receives an ‘age-appropriate, full-time...
Tape in vs Micro Rings Hair extensions
When you’re looking for bridal hair inspiration on the internet, keep in mind that the majority of the stunning looks you see on the red carpet have one thing in common: clip-in hair extensions. They’re the tried-and-true Hollywood secret to adding length and volume to your hair in a matter of minutes. As a result, they’re perfect for bridal hairstyles, as they provide you with a lot more options. There are many...
Helpful Pointers for Selecting Wallpapers and Wall Murals for Teenagers’ Rooms
The right choice of wall murals and wallpapers can truly transform and make a statement in your teenager’s bedroom. They will have the perfect space to rest up after a long day, somewhere to retreat to and be along with their thoughts and study, as well as somewhere to entertain their friends. Choose from the large selection of wallpapers that are perfect for teen’s rooms at https://www.photowall.co.uk/magazine and create...
Discussing Self Esteem with Your Teenage Girl
When your daughter reaches her teenage years, she may seem to lack the confidence that she once had as a child. This may be fairly obvious if she becomes withdrawn, but can also be covered up through teenage behaviour and even an argumentative nature. To help your daughter to regain that comfort in who she is, you may want to have a conversation with her regarding what it is that has caused her self esteem to suffer. Not only could...
A Levels in one year? We thought so…
This was to be a post describing a plan to complete A Levels in one year. As regular readers know, in 2020 our 17yr old had a lightbulb moment, shook himself and decided it was time to study now. He took the four GCSEs he needed for his next step, and gave himself nine months to study them using the ICS Learn courses. Not only did he pass everything, but he achieved a 9 in English Literature , and an 8 in English Language – having...
Home Education GCSEs – can independent study work for teens?
This post is by 18yr old Toby – having just completed his Home Education GCSEs with ICS Learn, this is his post to have his say about his personal experience through the system, home Educating GCSEs. NO editing allowed by me – this is Toby’s opinion. *We were provided with GCSE courses from ICS Learn in return for writing honestly about our experiences and providing tips on Home Educating.* Throughout the past 6...