Best Eleanor Marker Podcasts (2024)

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Parenting with Possibilities - Being the Conscious Arsehole 42:41

4h ago42:41

42:41

Today's episode is Female Rage: The Podcast! Join Sareeta Pattni and I for our last in the series Parenting with Possibilities. This episode looks at the role that anger can play in our parenting and how to honour it and express it in a way that feels healthy for everyone. We talk about boundaries, saying no and when to go and scream into a pillow!…

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A Journey into Home Education - April 'Transitions' 24:45

4h ago24:45

24:45

Join Ash and I in our latest installment of A Journey into Home Education where the household has been afflicted by sickness and preparations are being made for Ismael's return to school this autumn.By Eleanor Marker

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Worldschooling with Astrid Vinje 49:09

8d ago49:09

49:09

One of the amazing things about home educating is the flexibility it offers and my guest today embraced that flexibility by taking her family across the world. In this episode we talk about how she did it, the places she went to, the reasons she worldschooled and her advice for how to set about it. It's a great episode for anyone with undiagnosed w…

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English Literature at GCSE / IGCSE with Andrea Gadsbey 55:02

20d ago55:02

55:02

Andrea returns from our very popular podcast episode 'From Teaching to Tuition' and today we are doing a subject deep dive into English Literature. There are options galore when it comes to English Lit so buckle up while we do a whistle stop tour through the main offerings, look at what you can expect on the different papers and discuss how to choo…

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The 'truths' of home education 58:45

24d ago58:45

58:45

Join my children and I as we talk about our ups and downs during the last fifteen years of home educating. There's nothing more candid than a pair of home educated teens so buckle up and settle in to hear a discussion ranging from the good and the bad, to the possibility of a register and the perils of bad parenting!…

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Environmental Management IGCSE with Damian Webb 45:01

22d ago45:01

45:01

For today's podcast, I am joined by Damian from Earthlings Learning to talk through the Cambridge IGCSE in Environmental Management. This exam is a great choice for home educators and is often the first one that a home ed child will sit. So settle back and hear all the ins and outs of the exam, what you can expect and how to maximise your enjoyment…

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A Journey into Home Education - March 'Socialising!' 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

It's our March episode of A Journey into Home Education and we are catching up with Ash in her year of home education. Today we talk about the joys of home ed socialising, the prospect of a return to school this Autumn and Ismael's youTube speed run! And speaking of youTube, don't forget to like and subscribe over there and share and download over …

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Van Schooling - life on the road when home educating 34:38

1M ago34:38

34:38

Emma from We are the Nomaders is taking her home education journey to the road. With one husband, one van and three children, Emma is exploring the possibilities that home education on the move offers herself and her family. In today's episode, find out how she does it, where she's off to and the highs and lows of life of home educating on the road…

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Citizenship GCSE and Global Citizenship IGCSE with Jeanette from Get Keyed Up 1:06:52

1M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Today I am joined by Jeanette from Get Keyed Up and we are doing an in depth study guide for Citizenship GCSE and Global Citizenship IGCSE. These are great, relevant qualifications open and accessible to home educators. We compare the two options and then look at the community projects, the type of questions you'll be asked and which is the most ma…

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Parenting with Possibilities - The Importance of Community 37:45

2M ago37:45

37:45

Sareeta Pattni and I discuss the role that community and collaboration plays in parenting, specifically home educating parenting. This is a thoughtful and vulnerable episode for both of us and we touch on the destabilising role of comparison, the difficulty of finding your tribe and how we contribute to our own isolation. Don't forget that all our …

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Marine Science IGCSE with Amy Smith 49:30

2M ago49:30

49:30

I am delighted to be joined by Amy from E-Learn with Amy to guide us through the new and very popular Marine Science IGCSE. We discuss what you can expect from the exam, the topics, questions and the practical component to help you and your child prepare for the exam. Do check out all our other episodes on Podbean, your usual streaming service or a…

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Economics GCSE and IGCSE with Helen James 48:57

2M ago48:57

48:57

Today's podcast is an up close and personal look at Economics. Helen guides us through all the exam options so that you can choose the exam specification that suits your child. We talk about the layout of the exams, which has the most Maths, which has the least writing and lots more. Don't forget that our wonderful podcast will be drawing to a clos…

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A Journey into Home Education - February 'Clicking into place' 22:29

2M ago22:29

22:29

Join Ash and I as we see how February has gone for her and Ismael in their home education journey. This month we see things clicking into place and an exciting new child led project taking shape.By Eleanor Marker

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Supporting your young child's wellbeing 36:36

2M ago36:36

36:36

Join author Richard Clarke and I as we discuss ways to support your child's wellbeing. We talk about how to help them with issues such as anxiety, grief and the effects of covid on a young generation. Younger children often struggle to vocalise their inner emotional world, so it's great to be able to chat with Richard about how we can support our y…

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Home educating through to 18 with Jenni Cassidy and Helen Harrold 51:19

3M ago51:19

51:19

Today we venture into the often unknown world of home educating through the college years. There aren't many of us who home educate through A levels / equivalents but that number is growing every year. Jenni, Helen and I discuss the advantages and pitfalls (but mainly advantages!) of home educating through to 18 and beyond.…

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Biology IGCSE with Elizabeth Boxall 54:40

3M ago54:40

54:40

Today is another of our subject deep dives, and we're looking at Biology IGCSE (with a smattering of GCSE and the space between!). Ibby and I discuss the role of practicals in science, the differences between the exam specifications available to home educators, as well as looking at top revision tips, a general understanding of how Biology as an ex…

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Discipline and compliance within parenting - A conversation with Jo Moorcroft 27:48

4M ago27:48

27:48

Join Jo and I for our next discussion in our mini series analysing the worlds of parenting humans and animals! Today we are talking about what role discipline plays in home ed parenting. Does it prevent chaos and anarchy or does it create repressed behaviours and increase frustration? And is compliance needed and when? Buckle up for another thought…

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A Journey into Home Education - January 'Natural Rhythms' 23:03

4M ago23:03

23:03

It's the first of the month so it's time to catch up with Ash and Ismael's journey into home education. And we're on month five and it's been a month of settling into the natural rhythms of home ed. Plus we discuss the benefits of private tuition, the importance of relaxing into it and glimmers of hope for socialising!…

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Revision tips with Iram Malik 1:29:31

4M ago1:29:31

1:29:31

It's revision time! And today's episode is a fabulous in depth look at how to maximise your revision success. From planning and scheduling to resources and strategies, we look at how to make revision work in your household. Comment and tell us your top revision tip and let's share our wonderful knowledge as home educators!…

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Parenting with Possibilities - Grounding, bubbling and choosing your battles 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

Join Sareeta and I as we discuss the role that the parent can play in allowing your child to express their emotions by finding a way to listen without problem solving. Then we move on to the ideas of being grounded as a person to give yourself that space and calmness we need in our centre, creating a bubble around you to help in moments of stress a…

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Exam revision using past papers with Emma White 53:53

4M ago53:53

53:53

Today we talk about how to use past exam papers as a hugely effective means of revision. Emma guides us through the do's and don'ts of using exam papers, the advantages of it as a revision system and how to ensure your child is fully prepped for that moment they sit down for their exam at the centre.…

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All you need to know about the EHCP process with Ann Drewitt 1:03:16

5M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Today we do a deep dive into EHCPs including: EHCP at school EHCP and specialist school provision EOTAS EHCP with a budget And the advantages and disadvantages of each possible route Plus a huge amount more. Ann is an expert in the provision of EHCPs and we are really grateful for her time talking us through this vital but complex area of education…

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A Journey into Home Education - December ’Confidence and Understanding’ 23:06

5M ago23:06

23:06

Welcome to month four of our regular catch up with new home educator Ash. And today we find out how December has gone for her and her son, Ismael. It's been a time of nagging inner voices and so we discuss the inherent worry of parenting and the self-doubt that hits us all as home educators from time to time. And we also look ahead to the next year…

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Christmas Special - Quiz Time! 32:04

5M ago32:04

32:04

Welcome to a special Christmas edition of Home Education Matters and we are going for a quiz on all things home education! Sit back, test your knowledge and see if you can keep up with the ever changing question numbers :)By Eleanor Marker

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Sharing our Successes - Making Home Education work for you with Chloe 19:59

5M ago19:59

19:59

It's the third episode in our Sharing our Successes season and we're meeting the fabulous Chloe, who is crafting her own home education journey to make sure it works just right for her. She's a fabulous example of liberation from 'this is how it's always been done' to 'this is how I'm going to do it!'. And all this while documenting it on her Insta…

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How to engage a disengaged child with Humanatees Learning 54:40

5M ago54:40

54:40

Is your home educated child struggling to engage with their learning? Maybe you've just started home educating and your child isn't engaging with their work or perhaps you've been home educating a while but have hit a bit of a wall. Today we talk to Jake from Humanatees to find his top tips for engaging a child who has disengaged from their learnin…

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Do children need manners? A parenting discussion 29:43

6M ago29:43

29:43

Join Jo Moorcroft, dog behaviourist, and I as we discuss the role of manners and etiquette in parenting. Our latest episode as part of our mini series where we see how the worlds of dog behaviourism and progressive parenting meet! Today we discuss what role manners has to play when home educating your child, whether there is a place for learned eti…

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A Journey into Home Education - November ’Relaxing into it’ 22:52

6M ago22:52

22:52

Our monthly catch up with Ash and Ismael on their home educating journey and today we hear how month 3 is going. We discuss that fine line between 'lessons' and 'learning', how home education impacts on the wider family and the role that the parent's attitude plays in making it a success. Look out for next month's catch up which will be out on 1st …

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Physics for Home Educators with Claire Johnson 45:59

6M ago45:59

45:59

Today Claire and I deep dive into Physics provision for home educators, with a focus on secondary age learning. We discuss the different exam specs available to home educators, IGCSE vs GCSE, incorporating practicals into your home learning and how to revise for your exams most effectively. A big thank you to Claire for guiding us through Physics a…

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Parenting with Possibilities - The 4 Feelings with Sareeta Pattni 45:53

6M ago45:53

45:53

Join Sareeta Pattni and I as we launch into the very first episode of our new series which focuses on parenting issues when home educating. Today we talk about the importance of allowing feelings to be expressed, how to help your child feel able to discuss their emotions and how to also express your own emotions in a way that is both helpful and he…

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Season One Finale! 23:00

6M ago23:00

23:00

We celebrate coming to the end of our first year podcasting with a very special episode. Join Diane and I as we talk about her big news, plus there's a special announcement right at the end so stay tuned for that one. To help us celebrate, perhaps each of you could share your favourite episode of our podcast in a home ed FB group. We know that home…

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Online schools with Lianne Abram 50:37

7M ago50:37

50:37

For this episode, I am joined by Lianne Abram, the creator of the Which Online School guide. Love them or hate them, online schooling is a lifeline for many home educators and today we explore what to look out for, how to find a good one and what sort of options are open to you. As well as a rather fun debate on the pros and cons of online schoolin…

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A Journey into Home Education - October ’Ups and downs!’ 27:00

7M ago27:00

27:00

We catch up with Ash in her second month as a home educator. Hear about her ups and downs, her experiences writing her report for the Local Authority and the perils of home education socialising! Do subscribe to our podcast to make sure you're notified of our next episode on Ash's journey or join our FB group to chat with Ash and all our other podc…

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The GrowBadges Project for your home educated child 49:43

7M ago49:43

49:43

Today I am joined by Matt and Miriam from GrowBadges, an amazing project designed to help your child (and you!) explore some of the more diverse skills we find in our modern world. From journalling to diversity, volunteering to gardening, GrowBadges are shining a light on some of the most important 'soft skills' that are often so important within t…

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Incorporating play into your home education journey with Jo Moorcroft 33:10

7M ago33:10

33:10

Join myself and Jo as we discuss another vital element of home education, the power of play. As part of our mini series looking at the ways dog psychology meets parenting, we talk about the educational value of play, the ways it can be incorporated into your home ed daily life and the wonderful ways it can create harmony and bonding within your fam…

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Exploring the wonderful world of Rap Yoga with Veronica Youdell 31:24

7M ago31:24

31:24

Today we talk to Rap Yoga creator Veronica Youdell to discover the amazing creative and well-being benefits of combining rap and yoga. It is an amazing way to foster self-confidence, creative skills and holistic movement for you and your home educated child. If you enjoy our podcast, do leave us a review :)…

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English Language IGCSE - Cambridge - with Iram Malik 1:24:21

8M ago1:24:21

1:24:21

Join Iram and I as we make our way through the English Language IGCSE exam. We discuss the differences between the three main IGCSE options (Edexcel A, Edexcel B and Cambridge English) and then zone in on the Cambridge qualification. Iram guides us through each paper, what to expect, what the examiner is looking for and her top tips to getting the …

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A Journey into Home Education - September ’One Month In’ 32:08

8M ago32:08

32:08

Join Ash and I as we catch up on her first month as a home educator. We discuss the highs and the lows, the challenges of socialising and the gradual relaxing into a slower tempo. We will be releasing an episode every month this year charting Ash's journey, so make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast to receive notifications.…

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The importance of relationship in parenting 23:30

8M ago23:30

23:30

Today is the first in our series of short podcasts using the world of dog behaviourism to inform our discussion on parenting. Yes, it's mad but it works! We're joined by Jo Moorcroft, dog behaviourist, to chat about the role of relationship when parenting. Why does the relationship matter and what can you do to strengthen it as a home educating par…

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Inspiring your child to write with Jodie Foster 43:55

8M ago43:55

43:55

Today I am joined by children's author and educational psychologist Jodie Foster to discuss how to foster and then harness your child's love of writing. It's full of great advice for helping your child to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard!). Whether they're naturally interested in writing or resistant to writing, Jodie has some great tips to…

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Help your child feel Seen, Heard and Understood with Lainie Liberti 1:00:38

9M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Today I am joined by the fabulous Lainie Liberti, bestselling author of Seen, Heard and Understood, a book which encourages us all to transform our family life. We discuss the idea of partnership parenting and the benefits of meeting your child exactly where they're at and in a way that wholly respects their sovereignty. Lainie answers some of the …

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Our very first ’Journey into Home Education’ - Ash’s Story 25:39

9M ago25:39

25:39

Join me for our first episode following the journey of Ash and her son as they embark on home education. Today we discuss deregistering, nervy moments, colour coded planning and even sneak in a quick 'quiz the teacher' round!By Eleanor Marker

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Sharing Our Successes - From Home Education to NASA with Lauren 29:40

9M ago29:40

29:40

The second in our Sharing our Successes mini series is with the amazing Lauren, who was home educated up to 16 in the UK and then went on to do English and Astrophysics at university. The next time you see a post in a FB group asking for 'success stories' from home ed, this might be one to share. And much like our first Successes podcast with Liam,…

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Helping your child get into a top tier university with Emma White 1:26:30

9M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

I am joined by the wonderful Emma White, home educating parent and founder of Mark My Papers, and we're discussing how to support your child if they choose to apply to a top tier university. We talk about the preparation in advance and the importance of planning your application years in advance, as well as the way to build a firm academic foundati…

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Helping your child learn to read with Harriet, David and Jen 1:13:22

9M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

For today's podcast I am joined by experts Jen Shaw, David Oates and Harriet Pattison to discuss how best to support your child to learn to read. We cover the main school approaches to learning to read and its limitations, alongside the other reading options open to home educators (and all parents). From the great Reading War (in the red corner we …

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The gift of nature in home education with The Farming Mother 1:00:55

10M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Join Diane as she chats with Keeley, AKA The Farming Mother. It's a really inspirational podcast all about home educating through those tough times, and how nature and animals can bring you and your child something truly remarkable.By Eleanor Marker

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All about Autism with Diane and Tara Vassallo 1:36:56

10M ago1:36:56

1:36:56

Autism is hugely misunderstood and today we discuss the many benefits as well as the challenges of autism and home educating autistic children. Diane and I are joined by Tara Vassallo, lecturer in Education, specialising in Autism. We discuss spotting early signs of autism, supporting your autistic child, what role wider society plays, labels, inte…

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Using ChatGPT and other LLMs in your learning with Luke Dadford 30:18

10M ago30:18

30:18

We are excited to have Luke Dadford with us this week talking about Large Language Models, specifically the newly popular ChatGPT software. We discuss the good, the bad, the slightly terrifying and how you can use it to enhance your home education journey. Did you know we're now on youTube? We are! Check us out here: https://www.youtube.com/@HomeEd…

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How Dungeons and Dragons can inspire your home education journey! with Chris Nicholls 1:04:50

10M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Join Diane and Chris as they discuss the wonderful imaginative world of Dungeons and Dragons. From maths to creative thinking, strategy to team work, it's an amazing way to incorporate play into your learning journey. Chris is in our FB group so feel free to pop over and ask him any Dungeon related questions! And follow / subscribe to the podcast t…

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News and updates with Eleanor 14:30

10M ago14:30

14:30

A little bonus mid week podcast just to let you all know some minor changes and also a big shout out to everyone around the world who tunes into the podcast. Wherever you are, I see you and appreciate you! Also, I announce a couple of changes and a few things to look forward to in the upcoming episodes.…

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