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Seatton Education aims to raise awareness and give confidence to parents around the world so that home education can be an achievable alternative to conventional schooling.

  1. 29-03-2025

    024: Children’s Laureate on why children need stories

    The Secret Power of Reading Aloud | Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce on Stories, Happiness & Child Development Are you thinking about homeschooling or looking for ways to enrich your child’s education at home? In this powerful episode of Seatton Education, we sit down with Frank Cottrell-Boyce, British Children’s Laureate, award-winning writer and homeschooling father, to explore the life-changing benefits of storytelling and reading aloud. Discover how fiction and shared reading can transform your child’s emotional well-being, brain development, and literacy skills. Frank reveals insights from neuroscience on how reading to young children slows down their overwhelming sensory experiences—helping them focus, process emotions, and develop a lifelong love of learning. He also discusses the cultural undervaluation of reading for pleasure and why making books a joyful, shared experience is key to fostering a strong parent-child bond. Whether you’re a homeschooler or a parent wanting to create meaningful learning moments at home, this conversation will inspire you to rethink the role of stories in your child’s education.

    024: Children’s Laureate on why children need stories

  2. 13-03-2025

    023: Homeschooling, Accreditation & Student-Led Learning

    Homeschooling, Accreditation & Student-Led Learning | April Huard’s Homeschooling Journey Are you thinking about homeschooling but worried about accreditation, college admissions, or how to transition from school to home education? In this episode, Victoria from Seatton Education sits down with April Huard, Director of Education at Clonlara School, to talk about homeschooling, accreditation, and student-led learning. April shares her personal journey into home education, explaining why she left mainstream education to embrace a more flexible, student-driven approach. She dives into how accreditation impacts homeschoolers, whether it’s necessary for college admissions, and what parents need to know when starting their homeschooling journey. This conversation is packed with practical homeschooling tips, including how to encourage child-led learning, ways to make the transition from school to homeschool smoother, and expert insights for families new to homeschooling. If you're researching how to start homeschooling, looking for alternative education options, or wondering how homeschooling fits into higher education pathways, this video is for you!

    023: Homeschooling, Accreditation & Student-Led Learning

  3. 26-02-2025

    022: Husband and wife on home educating their children

    In this episode of Seatton Education, host Victoria Seatton sits down with David and Sandra Snoke, a homeschooling couple with over 40 years of experience teaching their four children at home in the United States. David, a Distinguished Professor of Physics, and wife Sandra share why they chose to homeschool in the 1980s and how it transformed their family. They discuss the benefits of homeschooling, including personalized learning, social growth, flexible schedules, and homeschool co-ops. If you’re wondering how to start homeschooling, how to create a homeschool curriculum tailored to your child’s needs, or how to balance family life and education, this interview is packed with insights for new homeschool parents. ✅ Why homeschooling works for different learning styles ✅ How to balance structure with flexibility ✅ The truth about homeschool socialisation

    022: Husband and wife on home educating their children

  4. 20-02-2025

    021: The power of attachment, rest and play

    Are you considering home education but unsure if it’s the right choice for your child? In the latest episode of Seatton Education, Victoria sits down with Tamara Strijack, the Academic Dean of the Neufeld Institute, to explore the benefits of homeschooling and how it supports child development.Tamara explains the principles of attachment-based learning, comparing a child’s growth to that of a plant needing the right conditions—connection, rest, and play—to flourish. She highlights how conventional schooling can sometimes create stress and anxiety, preventing children from reaching their full potential. In contrast, homeschooling offers a flexible, nurturing environment tailored to a child’s needs.Drawing from her own experience of home-educating her daughters, Tamara shares practical advice on building a support network, fostering multi-generational learning, and creating a calm, engaging home education environment. She encourages parents to trust their instincts and embrace a more natural approach to learning.

    021: The power of attachment, rest and play

  5. 13-02-2025

    020: You do not lose your identity, mama!

    In this episode of Seatton Education, host Victoria Hebbert dives deep into the realities of home education with experienced homeschool mother Jan Smith. Jan began homeschooling her four children in 1989 and shares powerful insights on the benefits, challenges, and life-changing impact of homeschooling. Discover practical homeschooling advice for parents, including time management tips, creating a strong family culture, and balancing home education with personal time. Jan also tackles common concerns like losing career identity, financial worries, and socialisation myths, offering reassurance that homeschooling can be both achievable and rewarding. If you’re a parent exploring home education or just starting your homeschooling journey, this episode is packed with encouragement, inspiration, and actionable tips to help you confidently take the next step. Learn how tailored, passion-driven education can help your child thrive academically and personally.

    020: You do not lose your identity, mama!

  6. 05-02-2025

    019: Give them their childhood back

    In this episode of Seatton Education, host Victoria Hebbert dives deep into the realities of home education with experienced homeschool mother Jan Smith. Jan began homeschooling her four children in 1989 and shares powerful insights on the benefits, challenges, and life-changing impact of homeschooling. Discover practical homeschooling advice for parents, including time management tips, creating a strong family culture, and balancing home education with personal time. Jan also tackles common concerns like losing career identity, financial worries, and socialisation myths, offering reassurance that homeschooling can be both achievable and rewarding. If you’re a parent exploring home education or just starting your homeschooling journey, this episode is packed with encouragement, inspiration, and actionable tips to help you confidently take the next step. Learn how tailored, passion-driven education can help your child thrive academically and personally.

    019: Give them their childhood back

  7. 30-01-2025

    018: How home educators can teach foreign languages

    In this episode of Seatton Education, Victoria dives deep into the world of bilingual education with Margot Lossouarn, a French language educator with nearly 30 years of experience. Whether you're just starting your homeschooling journey or exploring the benefits of home education, this video is packed with strategies to help your child learn a second language—no matter your level of fluency!

    018: How home educators can teach foreign languages

  8. 21-01-2025

    017: UK lobbyist on parental authority and education policy

    In the latest episode of the Seatton Education podcast, host Victoria sits down with a veteran campaigner for families’ educational rights to discuss the growing trend of home education in the UK. This insightful conversation challenges the misconceptions surrounding homeschooling, emphasizing that it’s not just about online lessons or hiring tutors. Instead, the focus is on family-based learning—an approach that often takes place beyond the home, fostering real-world skills and stronger family connections. The episode also dives into the external pressures facing modern families, including fiscal policies pushing both parents into the workforce and increasing state control over children’s education and upbringing. Many families are turning to home education due to concerns about bullying, dissatisfaction with the school system, and the desire to support their children’s mental health and well-being. Victoria and Randall explore how home education empowers parents to take back control, prioritise family time, and nurture their children in a more personalized way.

    017: UK lobbyist on parental authority and education policy
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Seatton Education aims to raise awareness and give confidence to parents around the world so that home education can be an achievable alternative to conventional schooling.

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    2024 - 2025
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