Jax UK

#HomeEducation

Been a slowish week so far but today we apply for my daughters Open University 30 wk course Arts and Languages Access Module, to start in October. Then once this is completed she will start a music degree, again with the OU.

We've skipped GCSE exams which some may frown upon because 'every kid needs to do them' but that's not actually the case. There is no legal obligation for her to sit GCSE exams, and she can do them at any age in the future should she wish to.

I am confident she has a good understanding of the subjects as she did them online from home over the last 2 years however she then discovered a passion and talent for music and that's where her muse is leading her.

You cant do self led learning without supporting them to self lead their learning right 😜

Mar 26 at 9:46amWeb
Show threadNeil Hopkins3d ago
@JaxVent I loved my time with the OU! It’s worth checking out the OU Student Association who organise lots of events both online and in person with support from fellow students. I went to two of their conferences at the Milton Keynes campus and made friends aged between 20 and 75!
Show threadJax UK3d ago

@satsuma

I've studied with them a few times over the years and they are awesome :)

I studied virtual reality (as part of a computing degree) back in 2008 or thereabouts and attended a virtual conference on virtual reality in a virtual university they had created inside the game 'second life' it was very cool lol. Will definitely be encouraging my daughter to get involved with conferences etc :)

Show threadNeil Hopkins3d ago
@JaxVent I started my computing degree in 2009! I think I did something in Second Life at one point too - it’s a small (virtual) world!
Show threadPetra3d ago

@JaxVent

That sounds like you are doing a fabulous job facilitating your child's education!
I home educated my kids for quite some time too (they're now adults and live away from home).

Show threadJax UK3d ago

@PetraPhoenix

Thank you 😊

It's been quite a journey to find the right way and took at least 18 months for her to 'unschool' and get away from harmful thought patterns eg pressure to get everything right. So proud of how she's doing now ☺️

Show threadPetra3d ago

@JaxVent

It sounds like she has a great environment to discover her path!

Some kids know straight away. My Eldest knew from the age of 5 what they wanted to be - a musician - and now they are, whereas Youngest is still working it out, but volunteers with scouts which is what he seems to really love doing.