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Executive Function: Self-Monitoring and Impulse Control - A Neurodiverse Perspective
Self-monitoring and impulse control are key skills for children’s learning, behaviour, and confidence. This blog explores how these skills develop, how neurodiversity can affect them, and practical strategies to support all children. With 1:1 support sessions available online or face-to-face, I help families manage anxiety, behaviour challenges, and executive function needs through calm, non-judgemental guidance tailored to each child
Kelly Hutton
6 days ago5 min read
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Executive Function: Growing Essential Skills. Planning, Organisation and Flexibility.
Executive function skills are like a child's brain control centre, helping them to plan, organise, and adapt when things change. These skills don't just support learning; they shape friendships, independence, and confidence. In this blog, we explore what planning, organisation, and cognitive flexibility really mean, how parents can nurture them at home, and how the Collaborators Collective helps children strengthen these skills through real-world, child-led projects.
Kelly Hutton
Aug 193 min read
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Executive Function - The Hidden Skills Every Child Needs.
Executive function skills like planning, focus, and self-regulation are the hidden tools every child needs to thrive. This blog explains what executive function is, how it affects learning, behaviour, and confidence, and why some children find it harder to develop. With 1:1 support sessions — online or face-to-face — I help families strengthen executive function, manage anxiety, and build strategies that support both home education and school learning
Kelly Hutton
Aug 133 min read
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Language: So Much More Than We Can Say
Language is the foundation of all learning, but it starts not with speaking, but with listening. This blog explores how early listening, attention, and understanding shape educational success, and why children with ADHD, autism, speech or hearing difficulties may need extra support. Drawing on leading research, it offers clear guidance for parents to help build strong language skills and connect meaningfully with their children, right from the start.
Kelly Hutton
Aug 45 min read
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The Power of Parenting: Why Every Parent is a Child's First Educator
From the moment a child is born, learning begins, not in the classroom, but through the relationships that surround them. Parents are a child's first and most enduring educators, shaping not just what children know, but how they see the world. This blog explored the deep, often overlooked power of parenting as education, through everyday moments, cultural wisdom and values that last a lifetime. Every parent educates, whether they realise it or not.
Kelly Hutton
Jul 314 min read
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What Does Learning Look Like Without Tests?
The beauty of Home Education is that it allows you to document learning in ways that reflect your whole child, not just scores on a page. The challenge is doing this in a way that feels manageable and meaningful. This blog post explores how to measure progress with learning for your child.
Kelly Hutton
Jul 233 min read
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What Does a Good Education Look Like for Our Children?
A good education goes beyond tests; it nurtures knowledge, values, and autonomy, tailored to each child. If you’d like help creating a curriculum that sets your child up for life, contact me. With resources, support, and workshops, I’ll help you build a flexible, bespoke curriculum for YOUR child—because one size doesn’t fit all. Email nurturedtogether@gmail.com to start nurturing your child’s education today!
Kelly Hutton
Jul 155 min read
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Is Home Education Right for Your Child and Family? A Balanced Guide to Making the Decision
Deciding to Home Educate is a Big decision for the Whole Family Home Education is a growing phenomenon with families, from all walks of...
Kelly Hutton
Jun 304 min read
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Finding Your Family Rhythm: Why Routines Matter for Learning, Development, and Connection
Discover why creating a flexible rhythm and routine at home is essential for your child’s development, learning, and emotional well-being. Learn how family routines support language, social skills, cultural identity, and connection, and join our Parent Workshop on July 23rd to explore practical ways to build meaningful daily rhythms that help your family thrive.
Kelly Hutton
Jun 293 min read
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What Really Motivates Children to Learn?
Explore what truly motivates children to learn—from curiosity and emotional connection to parental involvement. Backed by research, this post is essential reading for home educators and parents who want to inspire lifelong learners.
Kelly Hutton
Jun 253 min read
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What is a Full and Relevant Education in Home Education?
Discover what a "full and relevant education" means in home education. Learn how flexible, child-focused learning centred on Maths, English, and Science meets UK legal requirements—without replicating the school timetable.
Kelly Hutton
Jun 223 min read
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Creating Calm: The Power of Routines when Home Educating
Read about the power of a good routines and how to use it to help empower your ability to home educate.
Kelly Hutton
May 143 min read
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Focusing on Supporting Home Educators...
Find out more about Nurtured Together and the wonderful services which will soon be available for Home Educators within Leicestershire and beyond.
Kelly Hutton
May 72 min read
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Empowering Parents with Home Education: How do you know what your child needs to learn?
Embarking on the home education journey brings the rewarding challenge of tailoring learning to your child's unique needs. Recognising the multifaceted areas of development is crucial in crafting an effective and nurturing educational experience but what does this look like in practice? Read more to find out what we think are the most important facets of home education learning.
Kelly Hutton
May 74 min read
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