HOW I HOME SCHOOL 6 KIDS AGED 0 TO 18 YEARS!

[@j54183]

“90% of time in school you’re not allowed to talk!” Really? Discussion is a huge part of learning and learning from one another as well as the huge wealth of knowledge they learn from the teachers

[@SarahSays]

I was clearly talking about the social aspect of talking and stand by it. 90% of your in school you’re not allowed to socially talk.

[@evaclark2979]

Isn’t it important to interact with people who are completely different to you and who you don’t necessarily get on with? I know you don’t like the traditional 9-5 jobs but maybe your children will want to do this and they need to learn to interact with different people and also learn that sometimes they need to learn things in a certain way.

[@SarahSays]

@@evaclark2979My children DO interact with a large variety of people. People of all ages, backgrounds, opinions. You don’t need to be in the school system to do that so I don’t really understand your point?

[@evaclark2979]

@@SarahSays I just mean by not having to be around people who aren’t your cup of tea that much it might be a big adjustment if they do go to uni or work in an office for example. I get what you’re saying about homeschooling but being forced to learn a certain way happens in work as well and if you’ve always been allowed to learn in a way that suits you it might be more difficult in the future.

[@sammyallen7256]

Schools are like Prisons nowadays! Think one way, talk one way, look one way!!! We are creative beings but school doesn’t allow anyone to express their creativity and only wants everyone to be the same…. School is also an Opt In decision but they don’t tell you that when your child becomes of school age do they 🤔 Everyone thinks they have to go to school but Home education/schooling is actually default! Registering your child at school is an Opt In process that we have been brainwashed into thinking is right and best, crazy🤯

[@sallyb63]

Forgive me if I am wrong, but I thought Isla absolutely loved school so how come she came to the decision that she wanted to be home educated?

[@SarahSays]

Because she was forced to try home education during lock down like every other child and realised she absolutely loved it.

[@CarlieMaria28]

She was really young during lockdown, weeks shy of her 8th birthday!

[@SarahSays]

@@CarlieMaria28 yes she was 8? What’s that got to do with anything?

[@sallyb63]

@@SarahSaysfair enough! 👍

[@victoriarose310]

Thank-you so much for making this video! I have a two year old and having worked in education for 15 years I would like to avoid putting him into a system which I don’t feel is fit for purpose. This is SO useful and helps to demystify the process and make it feel less daunting! You’re doing a great job! Thanks again ❤

[@lindsey7060]

I really enjoyed learning about your perspectives and routines in homeschooling. As a public school teacher, it is a bit offensive and hurtful how the way we teach children is generalized and assumed. Good teachers *never* force children to read aloud, nor are they placed in a “naughty” group. I’ve never heard of it. We are encouraged to have our children talk with each other in discussion groups, book clubs, Socratic seminars, etc. They learn appropriate ways to hold respectful conversations. I’m coming from a place of kindness in that it hurts my heart as a teacher who works VERY hard every day to have our profession and environment shamed. I do wish you and your children the best though and find it encouraging to see parents who are so supportive of their children.

[@SarahSays]

I’m speaking from my own and my children’s experiences. Obviously that’s all I have to go on. In my schools growing up we were always made to read out loud. It was the same in both schools the girls went to too. If you don’t force children to do that then that’s great. But I assure you, it happens in most schools. There absolutely ARE good teachers. My friend and bridesmaid at my wedding is one of them but sadly schools are largely about targets for the school as a whole. I’m sorry if my comments offended you. That wasn’t my intention at all.

[@rebeccasams2731]

Sadly this does happen. My child was brandished naughty and put into a “naughty” group when he was younger, he was diagnosed as having adhd and dyslexia and the teacher actually told me to my face that he was thick and would never amount to anything. Those words have stuck in my son’s head! He is 15 now and still recalls exactly where we were standing and exactly what was said, he didn’t even know about his “problems” until that awful teacher told him. I have always made sure he just knew he learnt in different ways to other children and that some things could take a longer time to grasp and made sure he got the correct support for his needs. Yet this teacher made it their mission to diminish any confidence he had in himself and he has never been able to regain any sort of confidence or self esteem when it comes to learning

[@Robin-m1s]

Here. Here someone talking some sense. How on earth does Sarah know. It's her opinion and she twists the narrative to try to make it true.

[@ilikemysuitcqse]

@@Robin-m1s its actually just SARAHS KIDS experience.

[@Molly-lx2uj]

I’m yet to watch this video but after reading some of the comments I needed to comment, I am only 16 and currently doing my GCSE’s, I have been quite confused over your past comments on in person schooling. I remember how much Isla loved school (I understand she enjoys home ed now) I did home schooling for 18 months during the pandemic and it really took its toll on my mental health. I just find it quite rude when you say how bad the traditional education system is. I completely understand that your children love home education but I urge you to please think about what you say about schools ❤

[@SarahSays]

Sorry if you find me not liking the school system offensive Molly but going through life you will encounter a huge amount of people, all with different opinions. This is mine. I’m not out to please everyone. People asked my opinion, I gave it. The school system sucks in many areas. If you have had a good school experience then I’m happy for you. But millions aren’t so lucky.

[@rebeccasams2731]

Molly, my son is currently doing his mock exams for gcse and he is at the opposite side of the scale as you. School is not for everyone, and even those who go but enjoy it still don’t come out with great results the same as those who go and hate it they don’t always come out with “bad” results either. She isn’t slating your school she is meerly pointing out that not all children learn the same, or thrive in the same learning environment and for some it’s like being tortured on a daily basis with a prison regimented schedule. You don’t have to take on board what she is saying but key points to pull from this information …. Regardless of your results you can still go on to do something you’d enjoy doing and regardless of your results it doesn’t define who you are. Don’t always look for the negatives. Try find some positives even in a subject you don’t particularly agree with. I wish you good luck with your exams ☺️💗🤞🏽

[@Robin-m1s]

​​@@rebeccasams2731so if it wasn't for you tube and social media what jobs do you think these girls will get in the future. Apart from Esme Issabelle and Isla have no confidence in social situations at all and I doubt they will be able to hold down a normal job.They have been totally isolated.

[@pianorelaxingmusics]

there's a difference between parents who actually want to educate their children and those who do it because they are forced... sounds like you had a bad experience with your parents and what you did over the scamdemic was more of an online school, not actual homeschooling.

[@s.c.c.a409]

Fair enough home educating l, however taking Esme out for just not wanting tonread out loud is anpoor ecxuse. Teaching them to run away from problems. Isla enjoyed school but because you want to travel Isla and Jace don't go.

[@SarahSays]

I didn’t take Esmé out of school because she had to read out loud BUT even if I did. Then that wouldn’t be wrong. Why would I want to have my child in a space she’s uncomfortable? They were out of school during lockdown like every other child. However I saw I massive improvement in their mental health, happiness and confidence during that time and when they bagged not to go back I agreed. Isla was exactly the same, she preferred home schooling. We didn’t take them out of school so we could travel more 🙄🥱 we travel more because they’re out of school. There is a difference. I’m pretty sure I know my own children better than you do.

[@princessses2892]

How do you know Jace and Miła wouldn’t love school. I know you think your children are well socialised which is where the majority of development/assessment in EY comes from but do they spend 6 hours in the company of 30 different children whom they can choose who they gravitate towards,because that’s pretty impossible to achieve with home schooling. Also they need different adults in their life so they don’t become overly dependent on parents and develop unhealthy attachments and unless they’re seeing these adults multiple times a week and for sustained periods it’s hard to develop the same relationships. Just my views as a teacher but it’s not just the play the children are learning through but the multiple, varied and prolonged social interactions

[@SarahSays]

I appreciate your opinion but I don’t agree. I don’t agree children need to be surrounded by 30 other children daily to thrive socially. I also don’t agree they need to be around teachers. My children thrive by being around adults who love them and have the time to play and nurture them. People we do see weekly / regularly like my nanna, sister and good family friends. Non of my children have ANY social insecurities or problems. They make friends everywhere we go. They also aren’t overly attached to me or Chris. Very happy to be left with family or friends. Happy to sleep out etc so not sure what you mean by that? Children do need social interaction, but that doesn’t need to be made in a classroom or any other school setting.

[@gracie9405]

Where is the study that suggests children only learn for “45 minutes” per school day? I’m a Primary 7 (year 6) teacher, and would say it’s closer to 4.5 hours of valuable classroom learning per day for every child, taking into consideration the 1h break they get in total per day. Any school providing ‘47 minutes’ is failing those children and seems unbelievably inaccurate for a teacher’s perspective.

[@pianorelaxingmusics]

It's a FACT that kids who thrive in academics are those who get help from their parents at home and who get tutoring on the side. Very little is actually learned in school, aside from sporadic things. School is to keep kids busy and allegedly safe while the parents are at work. A teacher cannot explain everything to a class of over 20 children so the ones who struggle will stay struggling.

[@gracie9405]

@@pianorelaxingmusics that’s an extremely ignorant comment from someone clearly not involved in education. Where are these studies presenting such facts? As someone who had worked in education for 10 years, none of what you’ve said is believable. School is to keep children busy? So why am I, along with every other teacher, planning personalised work, which takes hours of preparation, to make sure every child’s needs are met and putting in interventions to ensure children can achieve the best they can. Check your facts before spouting false information online.

[@aidenalamo6262]

I volunteered with year 3 students (form 3 I think), and I used motivational tools to help students be motivated. So, I spoiled them with school supplies and a few books. Also, a couple of toys at Christmas (small hand held toys), and I did this on a budget. You wouldn't believe how motivated these students were and the best part was that I worked with the year 3 homeroom teacher, who was my year 6 homeroom English teacher when I was 12 years old. I'm 45 now.

[@manf7959]

I agree if a child has extra needs a mainstream school can be detrimental but unless you have terrible schools, I've never come across with my own and other children where they don't get to benefit from socialising at school. I teach in primary and apart from break and lunch the children are learning, Ofsted will soon have us if they think we are wasting learning time. Even EYFS and KS1 may look like they're playing they are still learning.

[@SarahSays]

Exactly the same at home. - might look like they’re playing .. but actually learning. Obviously because it’s MY children though, the narrative is neglect. 🙄 Your child doesn’t have to have extra needs for a school to be damaging to them. MILLIONS of children suffer in schools every single day. A huge amount of young (and older) adults will confirm to school ruined them or parents talking about how they wish they had known home education was an option for them as it ruined their child. Not all children benefit from socialising in school. A lot really do struggle with it .. and not just those with extra needs. Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.

[@mariongage1694]

Great video but you can’t slate all schools my daughter done very well at school and got into one of the top universities in the uk so it not all bad x but interesting video

[@mrothanb1]

She didnt slate all schools? She said some kids do well in school And some kids dont? Shes just giving info because of people Asking about homeschool

[@mariongage1694]

@@mrothanb1 I didn't say anything negative and she does slate schools by saying that they all the same they make kids do things etc. I never ask for your opinion

[@SarahSays]

You shouldn’t take every single word I say literally and then get offended. I offered my opinion on a subject I was asked to give an opinion on. If your child thrived and did well in school then that’s great. But millions don’t and I don’t agree with the school system whether people agree with me or not. I also didn’t say that everyone in school will fail or that every single school is the exact same. Of course some will do well in school. But millions don’t and that shouldn’t be ignored either.

[@mariongage1694]

@@SarahSays I never said you offended me I have my opinion and it you look back you did say

[@cheryleann6394]

I learned in school. I can't say I was passionate about. Where things kicked in for me is when I got out of school and was able to learn on my own. I know geography, math, history, and many other subjects, including (unfortunately) world politics. Where I do lack is writing. But let's face it, you can pay someone to write and edit for you.

[@nataliemayhew6855]

Its actually called home educating not home schooling

[@KatyWatson173]

Depends what country you live in, in the States most say homeschooling.

[@MegaBetty36]

You can call it home Ed or home schooling.

[@EmmaProut-p3n]

i call it home schooling !

[@oliviagriffiths4850]

Depends on the method. Home schooling usually follows the curriculum and how school teaches. Home education is based on what you or your child want to learn not following work books etc

[@lovelifeart486]

Could it be that homel learning isn't working for Esme and she would do better in a more formal learning environment.

[@SarahSays]

Absolutely not. She HATED school. It was terrible for her confidence and self worth. She learnt next to nothing. When she did pluck up courage to ask for help she was told to ask the person next to her to explain it again. In the end she was shoved at the back of the class. Home education is the best thing that ever happened to Esmé. She’s thrived in education and as a person.

[@holliecou]

I left school at the age of 14 and was home schooled for a while after struggling with my mental health and undiagnosed autism. School nearly killed me, multiple times and I just couldn’t do it anymore. When I left school I was made out to be a failure, told I would never achieve, never get a job or be anything. I went on to get one GCSE and 9 years on I am fully qualified in childcare and nanny for high profile families. Grades do not define you and I wish the pressure would be taken off young people who simply don’t belong in school, there’s more to life and you can still achieve without grades!!

[@SarahSays]

AMEN to this! This is EXACTLY what I meant. I’m so glad you found your way ❤️

[@denisebucknall1591]

❤

[@carolaustin3785]

That was very interesting, Sarah. I feel, though, that in the majority of cases attending a local school with caring teachers is a wonderful start in life (I speak as a mother and a grandmother, with grandchildren attending the same Australian state school my own children attended). The class sizes are about 25 students, with a teacher and teacher's aide, and the ability of the kids being able to read after a few months tuition is amazing! The whole day is a learning experience, and while some families do a terrific job managing this at home, I feel in general it is so beneficial to have the experience of school. All the best with your home education journey, Sarah, and thanks for such a detailed explanation of it is working for your family!

[@carolaustin3785]

'how ' it is working!

[@kirstycooper6131]

this video was so helpful! thank you. Ive recently deregistered my 14 year old daughter. My only concerns are when we hear from the LA and how to write or provide enough evidence to show her progression, I know all LA's are different but would love to know how it went for you.

[@Velocity4youu.]

Im so happy you opend up and talk about homeschooling, Ive been really sacred of doing GSCE as it dose puts u loads of pressure on and makes some kids feels awful wen their do get it, I totally get it that its much easier to homeschool!! ❤

[@lexiharris2153]

as a late diagnosed autistic girl i definitely wish my parents gave homeschooling a chance because my mental health has been severely effected by bullying/ pressure and all the other negatives that come with school to the point i attempted to end my own life and ended up in a hospital bed and it was only then when the school were more understanding in letting me leave lessons ect. it’s crazy. great video, honestly watched the whole thing and it didn’t feel as long as it was😂

[@eleanorodonnell1409]

I do think this is an interesting insight into the world of home education. I am a secondary school teacher myself, and do believe that all children should take the route that allows them to flourish (whether that be in school or educated at home). However, from my experience, we are moving away from 'students fitting into boxes' and we are taking the approach of Sir Ken Robinson and his exploration into the paradigms of education. Students are not being 'placed in sets' anymore, and are learning in mixed-ability classes. From observation, and outcome, this has been an effective approach. However, I am all for home-educating too. I think everyone should do what is best for their children/family

[@SarahSays]

Oh that’s amazing. Really glad to hear that. Sounds like a start in the right direction for sure xx

[@aidenalamo6262]

In Iowa, here in the states, homeschoolers need to provide a yearly portfolio of work to see them. They have to do three hours of schooling per day on weekdays. Also, if they want to graduate from high school, they have to go to school in person full time for two years (year 11 and 12).

[@KatyWatson173]

Just a caveat about the US , every state has its own criteria for home education. Iowa is vastly different in what they require than say Connecticut or any other state. Yes we are the United States of America but each state also has different ways they govern as well. 🙂🐈🐈‍⬛💖🌈

[@jalledira]

I wanted to homeschool my son but that kid just doesnt want to learn anything from me. Homeschooling is such a blessing. Learning at their own pace… and develope at your own time. Being who you wanne be… not becoming someone cause everybody else is

[@jesslouise1843]

how do you think the social side of homeschooling will affect your younger children, i have a 3 year old and im starting to think that homeschooling would be a better option, but i worry that my daughter won’t learn social skill with interacting with kids her age. I have had people tell me that homeschooling isn’t a good idea because she won’t learn how to interact with her peers in groups, any advice? x

[@SarahSays]

Join home we groups in your area. There will likely be plenty of local meet ups you can take her along to. Plenty of encouragement when out at the park and on holidays etc to interact with other children too. My children don’t suffer socially AT ALL. Non of them do. Xx

[@jesslouise1843]

⁠@@SarahSays okay, thank you Xx

[@Robin-m1s]

​@@SarahSaysyou take your kids on holiday out of peak season when there is no one around. They play on the parks on their own. You never take them to the club house to dance just stay in the van, hotel room.

[@katierandall6470]

I have to agree with you about the GCSEs Sarah, I failed all my GCSEs in secondary school because my school teachers (some not all) were too busy playing cards with the lads than actually teach. I legit walked out of my maths lesson and into another because i wanted to learn but couldnt. I was then sent back to my other class. Now I am a fully qualified Level 3 teaching assistant with a 1:1 SEN child. GCSEs are not the end of your life.

[@SarahSays]

Amazing! I’m so glad things worked out so well for you xx

[@AmWil-bo5qe]

Can’t find the comment now as you’ve deleted it, but more lies when you say no one has ever shouted anything at you in public, you do realise there is a perfect example in your own blog from Disney Paris just a few months ago 🤣🤣 HILARIOUS. You pulled a face when you heard it as well, showing again that you can’t even keep up with your own lies!!

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

I have watched that vlog i didnt hear anything 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SarahSays]

@@MummaK1DonDonz They’re lying that’s why. You think if we were there we wouldn’t have heard something like that? You think if we did we would keep it in a vlog? 😂 No one would dream of shouting something like that so whatever you THINK you heard, you’re wrong.

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

@@SarahSaysi know i just dont get some people i really dont 🤦🏻‍♀️the amount of lies told to try and bring somone down , you dont deserve any of these rude comments i enjoy all your videos amd will continue to support you guys so many people enjoy your videos no silly hater can change my mind you enjoy your day sarah i think your such a great mum , like i said before my mum had 8 daughters the way you are with your children so reminds me of my own mum who sadly passed away your an absolute sweetheart xxx

[@AmWil-bo5qe]

Omg go back and listen for yourself then 🤣🤣 it’s clear as day!! Also what do you mean ‘heard something like that’ ?? I didn’t say what was said!! You’re such a liar!!

[@AmWil-bo5qe]

Get a grip the only compulsive liar here is you, go back and listen to it and you will hear it CLEAR AS DAY

[@phantomvideowatcher]

Thank you for sharing all this info. I’m not an expert on how schooling works in England but overall the concept sounds similar to American schooling. I’ve done every type of schooling including homeschool. Everyone is different but I think homeschool is where a child has the opportunity to be the best student they can because they aren’t constantly comparing themselves to peers.

[@SarahSays]

Thanks so much for sharing. That’s exactly what Es used to do so she’s much better at home xx

[@rebeccasams2731]

I’d also love a video on what Mila and Jace are learning, and possibly even what age you started learning various topics etc, I’m struggling with inspiration and what to start doing with my 13month old. We talk to him all day long and play etc but just wondering what other things I can do to help him if any x

[@sophie-rj1lf]

Im. I preferred to be home-schooled as i was ahead a 28 year old woman who self studied her GCSES and A Levels and is now a doctor at a london hospital perusing emergency medicine. I take my hat of to Isabelle. I think having the choice to study at my own time and pace helped me massively..... advice i have sarah is have them chose subjects they enjoy....... something for esme might be graffic design or photography alevels it doesnt have to be the generic subjects. Although having english and maths IGCSE as a grade C is a good foundation. For ISLA who does seem to be more 'academic' than creative she probably will love the sciences.... i took marine science as one of my alevels as it interested me with animals.

[@PlannerMum5]

What does she do instead of college? My son doesn’t want to go college either he is 14. Advice would be appreciated

[@SarahSays]

My 18 year old does a college course online. There’s lots of online options from age 14 x

[@PlannerMum5]

@@SarahSays thank you for replying what is the website if you don’t mind me asking? Do they cost a lot of money?

[@SarahSays]

@@PlannerMum5 They can be quite expensive but can also be very reasonable. It really just depends on what your son wants to do and how many subjects he wants to take. I’m pretty sure some are even free and of course he could go to college for free too. It depends on what subjects he wants to do with regarding to which college would he suitable for him.

[@Harlequinvan]

I have all my GCSEs at high grades and my partner has a few at average grades. He didnt try very hard in school/didnt enjoy it. He, however, excels at life and earns 3 times the amount I earn! GCSEs are not the be all or end all! I entirely agree ❤

[@Lucy-yi6pr]

Hope you don’t mind me asking but did Esme ever get tested for dyslexia? I know you mentioned it in a past video.

[@lovelifeart486]

I'm 50/50 on home schooling, I can see the benifits but I also see the benifits of school life too, akso although I have worked in early ears education I sm far an exoert in any subject. However Unless achools are totally different to schools where I am and I dont live in the uk not to far from you, they definitely dont have to work in silence 90% of the time, Discussion and working in groups is a huge part of daily life, learning to work with others. Just sitting and learning from other children,with things like penmanship and art. Each individual child has their own targets so I don't agree with what you say about children being shoved in a category because although yes we will know if they are ahead or behind in a certain area they definitely learn at there own pace towards their own targets. I do think you need to learn about things your not that interested about just because I wouldn't want my daughter or any child to grow up ignorant towards any subject. I do think school days are long and then their is homework it leaves little time for the other joys of life.

[@SarahSays]

Sounds like the school you worked in was great! I’m really glad to hear there are schools like that. Sadly a lot are not the same x

[@cheerfulsmissus]

I found that really interesting Sarah. I wish I'd known all this when my youngest was at school. He hated it and was always being suspended so was barely there anyway and when he was he was put in an isolation room a lot with a few other 'problem' kids. He left just before he was sixteen due to when his birthday was and took no exams. I hated school myself and spent most of my schooldays wagging it. I'd love a part 2. Isobelle's hair looks great by the way. Really suits her.

[@shaunalea823]

Every country, and state have different requirements. The process is typically very easy but ck w where you live.

[@tmw9309]

It’s very interesting to hear & learn about homeschooling. But my 23 & 18 year old absolutely loved & enjoyed going to school ( my 23 year old is autistic & attended mainstream school )They flourished academically & socially ( & luckily never had to sit in silence 90% of the time ). Both went on to sixth form, oldest graduated from university & youngest starting their degree in September. I personally don’t think homeschooling would of gave them the variety of education, life & social skills that school has x

[@tracycook7355]

Sarah. Have you come across the 100 days to reading ? It’s basically a lesson. A day in a book. I have done this with my 4.year old grandaughter she is now reading fluently. This is the author Phyllis Haddox and 2 more Really is a great system. I have the advantage that I was HLT in Primary school. Obviously I don’t see your lessons but you’re doing a great job.

[@TillyAygo19]

Isabelle is literally like me I'm such a home body and family person. I've never been one for going out partying or drinking either so you are completely normal Isabelle xx

[@rosannabazley9005]

But your not home educating your just failing them at every turn!

[@SarahSays]

LOL!!! Must have missed you sat in my kitchen watching each morning. 😂😂😂😂

[@brookerichard6827]

​@@SarahSays it's sad to see how many miserable trolls come out just to comment negatively on your videos!

[@brookerichard6827]

Failing her children?! This is a ridiculous & uncalled comment! You clearly have no clue what you are talking about. Her children are sweet, smart, well rounded kids.

[@SarahSays]

@@brookerichard6827 They’ve got to talk about something though. They don’t have actual fulfilled lives to lead and if there’s nothing juicy to chat about, they just make it up 🤔

[@brookerichard6827]

@@SarahSays You are exactly right. As the saying goes, misery love company! I've been watching you all for years & I think you & your family are amazing.❤

[@sophieleah]

What is Esme doing for gcses? I’m doing history english maths drama french

[@PlanetImo]

In Wales, my home-edder could not get a funded place in a tertiary college under age 16. I have heard it's different in England. I did find one that would take under 16s but had to pay a small fortune for it. I home-educated for 9 years prior to that and have no regrets at all. She did fine once she restarted mainstream education at age 15 and is now at uni.

[@L73-j5l]

Home education all the way 🙌

[@sophpitts3089]

I really want to homeschool my children when I’m fortunate enough to have them. However, school is so much better for some children. I work in a primary school in a deprived area and lots of the children that come to us have safeguarding issues at home, we are their safe space and only place they can go to feel loved and safe. So homeschooling is great for some children, but for some children it would never be possible and school is the only way they can succeed

[@SarahSays]

I totally agree!

[@rebeccasams2731]

I love this topic. I wish my child would agree to being pulled out of school, he is 15 now and since an incident with a teacher where he completely obliterated any confidence in him verbally and to my face I have asked and asked if he would prefer to be home schooled…. His only reason for saying no is because he likes being able to see his friends, it is sad that he will make himself physically ill to only see his friends but we have left the choice down to him. All we ask is he tries his best in his lessons and works as hard as he possibly can. He is on doing his gsce mock exams now and the pressure on them to pass them all is ridiculous! His anxiety is through the roof and he is terrified he is going to “fail” in my eyes he will NEVER fail as long as he has tried his best. Like you I don’t agree at all with the pressure put on our children or the prison like system they have them in.

[@kikigord5272]

I appreciate your insight on this. I graduated from High School in 1999, did very poorly on the US SAT’s and was told I would have a hard time in life. I did have a hard time; I got depressed, thought I wasn’t smart enough and, almost went down a path that would have been hard to come back from. Now, at 43, I’ve still not gotten a degree, I went to trade school and followed my heart. I learned my passion through trial and error. I am now in a division of the medical profession (as a manager) doing more than I EVER was told I could. OF NOTE: I WAS DIAGNOSED AS ADHD AS AN ADULT. I was set up to fail in a school system not built for me. BRAVO for doing what’s right for your children.💕

[@SarahSays]

I’m so happy things worked out for you. ❤️ sorry you had to struggle along the way. Xx

[@Mel-bo4dl]

My son is 11 in Nov he’s in year 5 I wish now I had home educated him when he was younger but he enjoys school but Iv told him when he gets to secondary if he doesn’t like it I’m taking him out and keeping him at home life’s too short and also isobelles hair looks absolutely beautiful really suits her shorter x

[@SarahSays]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@MeganKavanagh-iu1zr]

Im the same age as your isabelle i agree ive been in school my whole life and i wish i knew about homeschooling before now love your family and videos ❤

[@Summer_Haf90]

When the kids use to go to school did you see benefits of private education or do you think it was similar to public ?

[@SarahSays]

Very similar to public. More extra curricular options but the actual education was pretty much the same as public.

[@DRAGONFLYS06]

Hi What online tutors do the oldest three girls have as I see so many advertised online and I am scared I would pick a scam one ? xx

[@DRAGONFLYS06]

if you don't want to answer here could you ask for my private email and where I could send it to you Jennie

[@fluffy101234]

i struggled to start reading in kindergarten because the school wasn’t teaching me phonics. my parents began teaching me phonics at home and i learned how to read almost immediately!

[@rachelwilson3337]

Hey there sarah great video....its guven a different perspective on school life amd education.....can i ask what gcse's and A levels did you get at school?

[@thelloydmanor3697]

My children are a mixture of school and home education, my home ed child is more out going then my school children!! He will talk to adults, children, teens, dogs, and cats. Lol he does this because he isn't told through the day that he can only talk with his year groups when he is told to!! He is with me asking for his food in a cafe, or paying for his new book in a shop, asking questions in a library, talking with the old people in the park, he meets far more people in the community than he would ever meet in the school system and then onlyhome with us for a small part of the day, it always bugs me when people think home ed children arent socialising just because there not in a class! I would actually say home ed children are probably more round with every day life

[@SarahSays]

I absolutely love this! It’s so so true too. I don’t think some people realise all the little things home edders get to do. Xx

[@aravisofnarnia7929]

Does Esme do art classes? She’s so talented.

[@SarahSays]

She doesn’t but it’s something she’s been thinking about as she is very good for her age x

[@joellis280]

@@SarahSays Esme should Definitely look into art for her future she is Amazing

[@cheryleann6394]

When I was in jr. High and high school, I hung with older kids. And i didn't see my friends every day, but most. If I were raising my kids now, I would be tempted to home educate as well. Keep in mind that school is not just about reading, writing, and arithmetic. It's also about indoctrination. I think most schools have moved away from this. But i still see it. Do you have vocational/trade schools in England as another choice instead of high school?

[@caitlynscott7983]

When is your children birthday

[@pamelajones6990]

Oh you talk a load of crap Sarah.

[@SarahSays]

Okay 👍🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pamelajones6990]

@@SarahSays 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

How does she talk crap ? This is a great video for many parents out there that can relate to this so no need to bring others down comment like that should be kept to yourself how rude

[@SarahSays]

@@MummaK1DonDonz Pamela is just very unhappy in her own life so feels the need to try bring others down too. People like Pamela should be ignored.

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

@@SarahSays i agree sarah i am sick of seeing people TRY to bring you down in the comemnts its a joke they always have somthimg to say no matter what, you keep doing you because your a fantastic mother and your children are an absolute credit to you ,such lovely children i am one of 8 my mum amd dad had 8 daughters im the 5th child at 38 yrs young haha and my Mum and Dad stood proud when people would try and judge big families are special i enjoy all your videos just ignore or block the haters have a lovely day 🩷🩵🩷

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

3:27 its never too late my daughter started to get bullied in yr10 and struggled alot she didnt complete her last year due to the bullying but she now has a tutor come to the house the best thing i ever did for my daughter, she is so much happier and she just did a mock maths and english test and got 100% full marks i am one proud mumma, sarah i love your videos such a sweetheart you are 🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷

[@sarahbere9620]

Why do you delete comments?

[@tracyjacob7091]

Because some comments are vile

[@PuckiMucki]

My nephews were Grade 4 and Grade 2 when they were removed from school and started homeschool. When my niece turned 6 (our country official age starting school) she started homeschool. In 2014 the family went to Germany for three years and had to go to school as at that time homeschool wasn't allowed. All three children were unhappy at school, especially my niece who had never attended a school and was also separated from her brothers as they were in a different school. When rhey returned back home in 2017, they went back to homeschooling homeschooling. Today all three have finished and all are working or studying (through correspondence) Sarah , you made the right choice by homeschooling your kids, and they will do well.

[@AmeliaTorvill]

My daughter is in year 11 she is autistic and she’s just not got the support her ehcp says. She refuses to go to school. She is not doing her GCSEs.

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

Hi i come across your comment my daughter didnt complete yr 11 due to bullying / autism she is now with a place called new meaning and a tutor comes to the house and i really recommend this for your daughter if you live in the uk i really hope all gets sorted for your daughter xx

[@AmeliaTorvill]

@@MummaK1DonDonz thank u so much I will have an look into it.

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

@@AmeliaTorvillyour so welcome it was the best thing i did for my daughter she is so much happier now and they dont just stop helping you they continue to help towards there future goals ect i really hope things get sorted for you and your daughter xx

[@karleighmaria3780]

I home school all my children, 2 have autism. But if any child has a EHCP I don't think you can home school. I pulled my children out due to bullying and their needs not being met.

[@lisbrealey1343]

It seems so unfair that you have to pay for GCSEs this could really limit some who are gifted but don’t have an affluent family but it’s free if in a brick school. Do the girls have any idea what they want to do in the future for their careers ?

[@MegaBetty36]

I took my child out last year and it’s the best decision I ever made . My daughter had grown in confidence now been on so many home Ed trips and it’s been brilliant.

[@CarlieMaria28]

some homeschooled kids have more meaningful friendships than those in public school. many american colleges actually are test optional these days! American students start state testing in 3rd grade. Drinking, partying, etc too much can actually cause health issues later in life.

[@libby8311]

totally agree i stopped going in year 9 because school just got too much and i honestly hated it as everyday i was constantly anxious. now that i do it from home im so much happier and feel like i’ve found myself. school is not for everyone 💗

[@christine-666]

My niece didn't crawl till..12.months. Now she is grown up and has a degree in science and doing math I would never understand. Matter of fact she thought it was funny that i couldn't recite Pie Lol

[@wendymessenger915]

Lots of children do need that one on one .my education was very poor in England especially in primary school I had a teacher who slept most of the time .no body cared parents weren’t aloud to complain those days . If you can do it I would say yes to do home schooling

[@sophiewilliamson4690]

Ubhave given me a new prospective in certain things ie development of each kid and what's expected from them in a school setting etc x

[@sallymason3240]

Where’s the latest video

[@PlannerMum5]

Just found your channel Due to this subject would you do more videos on home education in older and younger age. I have a 14 yr old home educating and have a 1 yr old who will be home educating from the start. Thanks

[@PlannerMum5]

Could you also do what platforms the older kids use please?

[@MissDanielle1989]

I’m seriously thinking about home educating my two boys, My oldest he is 6 and has really bad anxiety and cries most nights because he has to go to school, but he loves learning and complains often that he can’t learn at school because everyone is so noisy, and since going into year 1 he’s struggling with friends and had previously been bullied by few of the friends he did have. My 5 year old son has ADHD and social anxiety, And I’m noticing he’s not learning much at school and he will not speak up so he gets forgotten, it’s breaking my heart having to send them everyday.

[@rhirhi43]

My son was exactly the same he would physically make himself sick through crying every night before school so I just decided to look into home education and that was 5 years ago,he is such happy confident boy and enjoys learning now I would 1000 percent recommend it 😊

[@kaymummytwothree2126]

Hi Sarah, when I home schooled my youngest, I was always signed off for a year, but there were options for a 3, 6 and 9 month report if there were concerns with either what you were teaching, how you were teaching or what resources you were using. I found my homeschool assessor a great help, and she gave me the reassurance that I was doing enough. My youngest has autism and some days we just had to write off as they refused to do anything at all, other days we did 3-4 hours, but as it was focused learning without interruptions he when he went back to school was above his peers. Homeschooling can be scary in the start, but once you get your head around what they want to learn not what the school system wants to teach them it’s easy at primary level. The reason he went back to school is that I went back to work so was no longer able to stay at home. Thank you for sharing your views, and I hope your homeschooling journey is as enjoyable as mine was. Sending love xx

[@lisalola7248]

You say your children are enrolled now, what do you mean enrolled and would you mind sharing who with. This is my worry about taking my daughter out- finding a “tutor/enrollment” to help with gcse

[@SarahSays]

We decided to enrole them into an online school after I had Aura (they actually started before I had her) because I knew my time would be taken up with a newborn. We weren’t actually planning on it being a long term thing but right now they’re enjoying it so we will continue. There are SO many online schools though. All varying in price. Same with online tutors which we have also used in the past. You just have to find the right one for you.

[@chloebailey3326]

I dont understand how nobody is agreeing with you? I got pregnant at 16 and ive now had him at 17 years old hes over a month now but when i was in school it was horrible. I went to 2 different schools and my mental health just kept falling and falling. Most of these people commenting are probaky parents who have their children in school and alot of the time they dont know whats going on in their childs mind such as things like people snoggering about them , somebody pushing past them by "accident" when in reality its because they dont get on. I mean your sending your children to school with children who might not have parents as a good role model and then they are influenced to "skip school" so the school call up asking where you are and then parents end up worried sick. I never passed my GCSE'S and km doing amazing i have a job , a baby , and starting my driving lessons soon just at the age of 17. I wish i was homeschooled from the start i learnt so so much when it was lockdown i had pages of work as when i was in school id have half a page with a bit of scribble or drawings at the side because i was bored. Anyone who says they like school will ALWAYS add a "however there is this " to the end.

[@jackiehill5688]

Hi Sarah hope you and the family are doing ok and had a good day I was so busy at work today. I wish I was homeschooled I hated school I was always getting bullied I didnt pass any exams. I was always told by the tearchers that I wouldnt get anywhere. How wrong they where I have worked for the government for 35 years now. Have a good evening big hugs to you all 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@donnaryall298]

My daughter hates school , its a fight everymorning to get her out of the house ! Im seriously considering pulling her out before she starts year 4

[@SarahSays]

I’m confident you won’t regret it. ❤️ good luck xx

[@pamelabel1757]

gracias por el video, veo que no soy la única que piensa asi, yo soy mamá de 5 y disfrutamos cada dia juntos, y como dijo no es necesario pasar horas para aprender, esta haciendo un gran trabajo y eso se ve reflejado en Isabel , un fuerte abrazo y esperaré la segunda parte saludos desde Peru

[@Sophie-sq6vl]

I’m a GCSE student right now and thank you for making this video, you have put my mind at ease that even though I love school I don’t need to stress and I should prioritise my interests and what I want to do with my life. Just a thought but if Esme enjoys painting she could do an art course xx

[@cheryleann6394]

Sarah, do any of the older girls show an interest in a certain business, career, or job. I just see Esme having a super time in art school.

[@user-xh3yx4gz7b]

Thanks for this video, absolutely fascinating listening to your views and explaining your why’s if that makes sense. Totally agree that school isn’t a one size fits all- I’m fortunate as a single mum who has to work outside of the home to provide for my son that he is very happy and thrives at school currently. Question- do you think your situation would be different if you weren’t financially stable and didn’t have the jobs you do? Thank you 😊xx

[@SarahSays]

Yes absolutely. Because having so many children I need to be able to be home with them and if I was working full time this wouldn’t be possible.

[@TheGemmabrooks22]

My children are not homeschooled but it's always been something I wished we did. Unfortunately things got in the way for us but I love to hear about others homeschooling. I really enjoyed this video. Would love to hear more. Thank you

[@Laura-bl2wi]

Found this really good Sarah. This is such a sore subject to talk about so well done. I have 3 children son who is 15 in year 10, daughter 14 in year 9 and son who 3 starts school sept. My daughter is in school but struggle with some things but it’s doing her best a does love some subjects but some she doesn’t. My oldest he has learning disability’s he was at school but got to the point where he was refusing to go school from last year. He was finding school work to hard he was in some small groups which he loves but in the classroom lessons he really struggle. After a lot of meetings at the school we decided to pull him out of school. Really didn’t want to homeschool but I knew it was the best choice for him. He just does some work each day and I can do easier work for example maths he struggles with I can do easy maths I no he could do and want get bored. Somedays is a struggle with him to do work but I have promised myself not to get stressed about it and just go with the flow with him. He doesn’t want to do his exams so we are not going to force him to do them and I totally agree with him not doing them as he will get stressed as he knows that they are really hard, like he said if he can’t understand most of the work in school how the hell can I pass exams so no point stressing myself out and wasted loads of money to do them when I can learn at him at my own pass and work I understand

[@nickyandthekids]

I home school my child at moment and I'm about to writ a report I don't have a clue what to put I'm asking on site on fb so hoping they help me I have a fone call on 2nd May 😢 I'm so worried

[@kaymummytwothree2126]

Is it your first report? Don’t be worried, just write what they have been learning about and the progress they have made since you started. The assessors are there to help you, if you are more comfortable ask them to do a home visit, that way they can see the work your child has done and do the report together with you present. I’m sure you’ve been doing great! X

[@nickyandthekids]

Thank you so so so much kay

[@SaffiaHull]

Hi I love your vids watch every night since the start. I am homeschooled as I struggled at school (especially secondary).Do you have any ideas maths books etc on Amazon?please thank you

[@daviniacove605]

You have explained everything amazingly well, you are completely on my wavelength on your thoughts about the school system. My 3 children have been home educated for over 2 years now and they are all so much happier. Sometimes people don't realise how much school can squash children's personalities. Over the last 2 years my children have had more time to learn who they are as individuals not who they think they have to be. Xx

[@SarahSays]

I love this and so glad you took the leap to home educate. Best decision we ever made. In fact, I’m yet to meet and home ed family who actually REGRETS it!

[@traceyslifestyle0870]

100% agree ❤

[@carolcreamer8285]

Hi to you all ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessicaharnishfeger4803]

Thank you for sharing this was so helpful. I have been thinking about homeschooling my children next school year.

[@Anna-k9x8j]

So well said Sarah! Do you! and don’t care about who you offend you can’t please everyone! You have amazing home schooling style that works clearly so well for your family xx

[@Tinyspawsandclaws]

Please do more I don’t have children but when I do I won’t be putting them in school I was so bullied at school I hated it and now a days the world out there is horrible for children. I’d like to bring them up myself and teach them and take them away and explore the world and learn. Your amazing Sarah xxxxxx

[@sharon4091]

Stop doubting yourself stop saying your no expert you clearly have gained loads of knowledge and we can see from your vlogs how invested you are in your childrens learning. I 100% agree about schools they are not suited for everyone. Make the video's, imagine another mum searching for the knowledge you have. You are an inspiring mum,just look at your beautiful family. Haters will always hate whatever you do ❤

[@SarahSays]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! ❤️

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

I agree so much with this comment well said @sharon4091 🩷

[@traceyslifestyle0870]

I second that Sarah as a homeschooling mum myself there is no right and wrong you’re doing an amazing job. Your kids are not behind in anyway they are well socialised have great manners I found since my daughter leaving school she has come out of her shell and is doing amazing You don’t have to be a teacher to homeschool you don’t have to have years of experience every child is different and that is the great thing about homeschooling when you adapt it to your child. I was told this by Education officer so for all these people who think they know it all, but don’t actually homeschool there is so much more to it And most kids are homeschooled learn so much more about the world and so much better socialised that is stuck in a school which is basically an institution which is one size fits all and the children that need to help most get left behind. I’m talking with experience so many children at my daughters school and other other schools are suffering.

[@Roz17]

Thank you, Sarah for covering this topic of home schooling. It was very informative and interesting xxx

[@rebekahharmer3216]

I hate the comments regarding the lack of socialisation with homeschool. I actually believe kids who have been homeschooled are better socialised and more adjusted to the outside world due to being around mixed age groups more often. What other time in your life except in school are you kept in a group for 6 plus hours where everyone is the same age?

[@SarahSays]

EXACTLY THIS! xx

[@shelleyroberts3989]

❤

[@joannewall5499]

Education is so much more than academic too, like Sarah said Esme wants to paint or crochet that’s still learning, best advice for homeschooling is follow your child

[@carolcreamer8285]

Enjoyed listening to you Sarah ❤❤❤❤❤ looking forward to part 2 ❤❤❤❤

[@SarahSays]

Yay! Thank you! Xx

[@kerrytodd3106]

I totally agree that our children get put into a category that isn’t always right and can disrupt their learning, our son unfortunately was moved in a class with basically all the naughty kids and it’s changed his behaviour within school to fit in. My daughter has very bad anxiety and will definitely struggle as she heads to secondary school. I wished we could homeschool and learn them things that will help in the real world and not about Shakespeare unless it was a subject they enjoyed. Keep doing what yous are doing it’s your kids 😊

[@loririchardson3547]

After seeing these comments pip up as I am watching this I see why you always feel like you have to explain yourself. People only listen to what they want to listen too and it shows in a lot of the comments.

[@SarahSays]

YES!!!! Or they decide their own narrative and roll with it. Comments like “Jace is delayed” is hilarious, considering we don’t show his level of learning ever! Mila being delayed is just ridiculous, she’s 2! They can’t comment on the older three girls as we don’t show their learning abilities either but they HAVE to talk about something so will just pick on them instead. Because you know, that’s what normal grown adults do now a days. Sit behind a computer and pick on children OR decided they know said children better than the parent 😂 Isabelle acts 14 because she giggled when she got a piercing. Obviously can’t giggle past age 14 🙄, Isla was stripped of being a dancer when in actual fact … she hated it as she wasn’t allowed to talk or make friends in class. She didn’t enjoy the dancing side at all. Obviously they need to blame me for that though. I had to sit and do a lot of research in order to film this video because I don’t know anything. I forced Isabelle to leave school because she got bullied. 😂 and the best comment yet .. I bought a video message off cameo and pretended to Isla we had a friend in common HAHA. Wow. You people are wild!

[@loririchardson3547]

@SarahSays if people would just be kind and keep their negativity to themselves the world would be a better place. People don't think about the way that their comments will effect a child or anyone and that is just disgusting to me. I feel bad that you guys have to deal with this even if you are the ones choosing to share your life people should keep negativity to their selves

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

⁠​⁠@@SarahSaysthere are deffo some wild people in this world who think they know your children better than you its a blimin joke, the amount of times the haters have twisted my comments aswell for their own gain and likes is ridiculous or you will find one min they try and write a ‘nice comment (sarcastically) about your videos then the next they agree with hate comments 🤦🏻‍♀️ i will never understand some peoples mindset enjoy the rest of your day sarah xx

[@MummaK1DonDonz]

@@loririchardson3547💯% agree with your comment well said xx

[@AprilRaine60]

There's too much bulling in schools! Kids are better home school or a Christian school in the times we are in now.

[@abbiewilliams9439]

i love all tbis information!!

[@chelseytyson374]

loved this video❤

[@debbieharris4302]

Yes please a part 2 thank thank for this vlog it is helpful to me and my family xxxx

[@Curlyperm59]

Brilliant vlog. Please do a part 2. I wish I could have been home schooled but I wasn't really a thing in my day. I did have a tutor for a few months when I was off with a broken leg. But i started to hate school when I went back after cos my best friend had left. I began to rebel big time. I am so glad that the girls are happy now. Love to you all ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤xxxxxxxx