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When Worries Grow Too Big: Understanding Child Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of growing up, but for some children, worries can feel overwhelming. Around 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety that affects daily life, often showing up as tummy aches, meltdowns, or sleepless nights. Because anxiety and emotional regulation are closely linked, children who struggle to calm down can find worries harder to manage. The good news? With the right support at home and in groups, children can learn skills to find their calm and thrive.
Kelly Hutton
2 days ago4 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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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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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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