Home Education Club

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Subjects key

Age 11–16Exam LevelKS2 / PrimaryA-Level
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Maths

10 lessons listed · Open subject +

Making Maths Fun, Interesting and Enjoyable!

Our Maths lessons are designed to make learning fun, engaging and rewarding, while helping students build confidence and develop their mathematical skills.

There are 10 classes each week to choose from, covering levels from Primary, then KS3 through to IGCSE/GCSE. All lessons are 1 hour and you can choose to book 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 lessons per week, depending on what suits your child.

  • 10 classes each week
  • 1-hour lessons
  • KS3 Levels 1–5, plus exam preparation
  • Lessons are recorded, so students can watch them again

Classes are separated by level to ensure students are learning at an appropriate pace and working on the right topics.

You may join at any Level appropriate for your child.

Maths – Topics Covered

Select a level to see the topics covered during the lessons.

Level 1
  • Column Addition and Subtraction
  • Sequences
  • Negative Numbers
  • Times Tables
  • Long Multiplication
  • Bus Stop Division
  • Area of Quadrilaterals & Triangles
  • Perimeter of Quadilaterals & Triangles
  • Compound Shapes
  • Simplifying Fractions
  • x ÷ Fractions
  • Place Value
  • Decimals
  • Calculating Percentages
  • Increasing & Decreasing Percentages
  • Factors & Multiples
  • Prime Numbers
  • Square Numbers
  • Input & Out Machines
  • Time
  • Ratio
  • BIDMAS
  • Writing Numbers as Words
  • Roman Numerals
Level 2
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Distance, Speed & Time
  • Compound Areas
  • Shaded Areas
  • BIDMAS
  • Brackets
  • Two-Way Tables
  • Frequency Trees
  • Mean, Mode & Median
  • Stem & Leaf Diagrams
  • Pie Charts
  • Angles
  • Bearings
  • Column Vectors
  • Coordinates & Line Graphs
  • Scatter Diagrams
  • Pictograms
  • Bar Charts
  • Conversion Graphs
  • Best Buys
  • Collecting Common Terms
  • Substitution
  • Solving Algebra
  • Fraction, Decimal & Percentage Conversion
Level 3
  • Nth Term
  • Prime Factors
  • Highest Common Factors (HCF)
  • Lowest Common Multiples (LCM)
  • Pythagoras
  • Trapeziums
  • Area & Circumference of Circles
  • 3D Shapes - Surface Area
  • 3D Shapes - Volume
  • Enlargements
  • Congruent & Similar Shapes
  • Regular Polygons
  • Irregular Polygons
  • Forming & Solving Equations
  • Multiplying with Algebra
  • Expanding Brackets
  • Factorising Brackets
  • Solving Inequalities
  • Upper & Lower Bounds
  • Significant Figures & Decimal Places
  • Standard Form
  • Rules of Indices
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Profit & Loss
Level 4 End of Foundation Syllabus
  • Changing the Subject
  • Simultaneous Equations
  • Calculating Gradients
  • Linear Equations y = mx + c
  • Regions of Graphs
  • Reflections
  • Rotations
  • Translations
  • Enlargements
  • Regular Polygons
  • Pythagoras
  • Sin, Cos & Tan
  • Sin-1, Cos-1, Tan-1
  • Bearings with Trigonometry
  • Parts of Circles (Arcs & Sectors)
  • Probability with Replacement
  • Probability without Replacement
  • Probability Trees
  • Product Counting
  • Factorising Single Brackets
  • Factorising Double Brackets (Quadratics)
  • Distance, Speed & Time
  • Density, Mass & Volume
  • Constructions
Level 5 Additional Topics for Higher Syllabus
  • Pythagoras
  • Sin, Cos & Tan
  • Sin-1, Cos-1, Tan-1
  • Sine Rule
  • Cosine Rule
  • Sin & Cos Waves
  • Functions
  • Circles & Sectors
  • Circle Theorem
  • Equations of Circles
  • Geometric Proportion
  • Direct & Indirect Proportion
  • Vectors
  • Sketching & Identifying Graphs
  • Factorising Double Brackets (Quadratics)
  • Quadratic Formula
  • Quadratic Nth Term
  • Iteration
  • Growth & Decay
  • Proof
  • Surds
  • Rationalising the Denominator
  • Cumulative Frequency & Box Plots
  • Histograms

English

5 lessons listed · Open subject +

Friendly, Supportive Online English Lessons

English Language – KS2

Age 9+ • Upper Primary

Stress-free, easy-going English lessons designed for children working at KS2 level.

Our gentle and kind teacher creates a supportive environment where children can build confidence and enjoy learning English. Particularly suitable for anxious children or those who may feel unsure about online learning.

  • Age 9+
  • We teach to ability, not age
  • Older children are welcome if they need a KS2 recap
  • Ideal preparation for KS3 English

English Literature & Language – KS3

Ages 12–16 • KS3 Level

Engaging English Literature and Language lessons for students working at KS3 level.

Students can attend both days, as the content is different each day, providing additional learning and practice.

  • Ages 12–16
  • Students can attend both days
  • Supportive and confidence-building

English Literature & Language – Exam Level

Our English exam courses are among the most popular English courses for Home Educators.

Our experienced teacher has worked with many Home Educated students and understands that every student is different. She works with each student to help them get the most from the course and work towards a successful exam outcome.

She is experienced in supporting students with anxiety and low confidence, gently encouraging them while helping them become more confident learners.

We are also happy to accommodate individual preferences around webcams, microphones and other online-learning needs.

Course Information

  • All lessons delivered online via Zoom
  • Exams are optional and are the parent's responsibility to arrange and book
  • Homework can be set and marked (optional)
  • The teacher can mark timed mock exam papers and provide feedback for an additional cost
  • Lessons are recorded

A supportive route to exam success

Whether your child is confident and exam-ready or needs a little extra encouragement, our aim is to provide a friendly, supportive environment where every student can develop their skills and confidence.

Science

8 lessons listed · Open subject +

IGCSE Science

Thursdays & Fridays | 2-Year Rolling Course

A complete IGCSE Science course covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with plenty of flexibility.

  • Choose 1, 2 or 3 subjects
  • 2-year rolling course — start with Year 1 or Year 2
  • Year 2 includes revision & exam preparation
  • Lessons are recorded for easy catch-up and revision
  • Thursday and Friday days swap each September, helping students stay on the same weekday throughout the course and avoid clashes with other activities

Which year should you start with?

You can start with either Year 1 or Year 2. However, if your child is planning to take their exams soon, Year 2 may be the better starting point because it includes revision and exam preparation.

KS3 Science

Science Building the foundations for IGCSE Science

Our KS3 Science course is designed to bridge the gap between KS3 and Edexcel IGCSE Science, building knowledge and confidence through interesting, topic-based lessons.

Expect engaging topics, demonstrations and plenty of student involvement rather than simply learning from a textbook.

  • Interactive, engaging lessons
  • Students can ask questions and speak directly with the teacher
  • Lots of demonstrations and practical involvement
  • Different lessons on Thursdays and Fridays — students can attend both days
  • Ideal for filling gaps in KS3 knowledge
  • Can be taken alongside IGCSE classes if additional support is needed
  • All lessons are recorded

Creative Writing

No lessons currently listed · Open subject +

Unleash Their Imagination!

A relaxed, workshop-style Creative Writing course where children can experiment, share ideas and develop their own unique writing style.

They’ll explore narrative fiction, develop characters and stories, and discover creative ways to bring their ideas to life. Children will be encouraged to write between sessions and develop their confidence and individual voice as writers.

This is a creative writing course rather than an English skills or exam course, so spelling, grammar and punctuation are not the focus.

Psychology

2 lessons listed · Open subject +

Fun with Psychology for KS3

A fun and inspiring introduction to Psychology for ages 11–17, with no exams and no textbook required!

Children explore fascinating psychological topics through interactive experiments, quizzes, discussion and plenty of laughs. The course provides a gentle introduction to Psychology and is ideal for those who may later want to progress to GCSE Psychology or Sociology.

Psychology GCSE AQA

A fascinating and engaging two-year AQA GCSE Psychology course exploring how and why people think, feel and behave as they do.

Students explore key psychological topics, famous studies and experiments while developing the skills needed to succeed in their GCSE exams. Lessons are designed to build knowledge, understanding and confidence gradually, with plenty of opportunities to discuss ideas and practise exam questions along the way.

A great choice for children who are curious about people, behaviour and the world around them.

Criminology for FUN!

1 lesson listed · Open subject +

Criminology for FUN!

A fascinating, non-exam course for children and teens who are curious about crime and what makes people break the law.

Explore different types of crime, why some crimes go unreported, the influence of the media, theories of criminality, criminal investigations, famous case studies and the criminal justice system.

A great introduction for those who may later want to study Psychology or Sociology.

Film Studies

3 lessons listed · Open subject +

Lights, Camera, Action!

GCSE Film Studies | WJEC/Eduqas

2-Year Course | Minimum age 13

Alternate Thursdays, 9:30am–12:30pm | 3-hour lessons

A fantastic, fun and highly engaging GCSE that students really enjoy! Explore the world of film while developing the skills to analyse, understand and create films.

Best of all, students make their own short film extract, which contributes 30% of their final GCSE grade – meaning less of the assessment depends on the written exams! The teacher marks and submits the coursework to Tutors & Exams.

This GCSE is not usually available to Home Educators, making this a particularly valuable opportunity. These lessons have been running successfully for many years.

Exams must be taken at a Tutors & Exams (T&E) branch. Parents are responsible for booking the exams with Tutors & Exams.

A Level Film Studies – Explore Film, Create & Inspire!

Eduqas | Wednesdays, 11:30am–1:30pm

Explore film at a deeper level with an experienced Film Studies teacher who has worked with home educated young people for over 20 years.

Students will investigate how films create meaning, explore film theory and critical debates, and consider how cinema reflects and influences society. The course covers a fascinating range of cinema, from Hollywood and British film to European, world, documentary, silent and experimental cinema.

Students also have the opportunity to create their own work, either a 4–5 minute short film or screenplay, supported by an evaluative analysis.

Assessment: Two exams plus coursework worth 30% of the final A Level.

History and Geography

1 lesson listed · Open subject +

Explore Our Amazing Planet!

Geography KS3

Stress-free and easy-going live online Geography lessons covering a wide range of the KS3 syllabus.

We teach to ability, not age, so children can join at the level that suits them. We suggest ages 9–16, although older or younger children may also enjoy the course.

Our lovely, gentle and supportive teacher is particularly good with children who may be anxious about online learning or need a confidence boost.

Topics include:

  • Physical Landscapes of the UK – including the Lake District and Peak District
  • Weather and Climate Change
  • Tropical Rainforests and Deforestation
  • Polar Environments – the Arctic and Antarctic
  • Energy and Resources – food, water and fuel
  • Geology, Rivers and Water
  • Coasts and Glaciers
  • Earthquakes and Volcanoes – including Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii
  • Locational Knowledge – Africa, India and Russia

Discover the Stories That Shaped Our World!

History KS3

Stress-free and easy-going live online History lessons covering a fascinating range of KS3 topics.

We teach to ability, not age, so children can join at the level that suits them. We suggest ages 9–16, although older or younger children may also enjoy the course.

Our lovely, gentle and supportive teacher is particularly good with children who may be anxious about online learning or need a confidence boost.

Topics include:

  • Stonehenge and the Neolithic Revolution
  • Medieval Britain – Church, state and society
  • Christendom, religion and the Crusades
  • The struggle between Church and Crown
  • Magna Carta and King John
  • The Black Death
  • The Great Fire of London and the diary of Samuel Pepys
  • The Renaissance and Reformation
  • Elizabethan England and religious conflict
  • The first English colony in America and contact with India
  • The Jacobite Rebellions of 1715 and 1745
  • The Seven Years’ War
  • The American War of Independence
  • The French Revolution
  • Ireland and Home Rule
  • World War I and World War II
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