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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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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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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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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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