Support, reassurance and coaching for home schooling parents

Issy aka Stark Raving Dad

Hi, I'm Issy (Stark Raving Dad)
Home schooling, unschooling, home education – whatever you call it, it's here for good. Millions of parents are choosing this path for their families, and while it isn't easy, it can be incredibly rewarding. Because home schooling offers you and your children the opportunity to grow, discover yourselves, and live a life that's truly your own. I want to help you do that!

The Life Without School podcast – Episode 21

Turning Around the “Ohhhh, You Homeschool?” Questions

In this episode I'm taking the main questions that home educators are traditionally asked, and putting pressure on the formal education system to answer them instead. Show notes · List all episodes

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The Parent’s Guide to Designing a Life Without School

It’s one thing to choose a life without school for your family. It’s another thing entirely to work out what that actually looks like. More

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“You literally covered every single concern, every single comment I’ve had from other people about my child not being socialised, being weird or being deprived.”

Lucy, United Kingdom

“You offer more inspiration and encouragement then you’ll ever know, and it has had life-changing effects for us. You’re helping us feel brave enough to follow our hearts and live the life we always wanted to and for that we are forever grateful.”

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This Is The Child {short film}

You know the child. She’s the one who doesn’t fit neatly in the classroom box. The one we label a problem. The one we try to change. More

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