Does anyone else feel like they’re in an out of control tailspin, hurtling towards the summer school holiday? I didn’t expect to feel like this. With a lot of attractions closed, travel limited and one child at school and one being homeschooled, I thought we’d have a gentle and stree-free slide into the summer break. A foxglove, snapped during a socially distanced walk with some family friends, a stroll that offered some respite from the madness as we hurtle towards the summer holidays. ... continue reading...
Hurtling towards the summer holidays
Miles Graham does ‘All The Right Things’.
Lockdown has been a busy time for Miles Graham. The Irish singer-songwriter and dad of three has had to balance homeschooling his kids while preparing for the release of his new EP: All The Right Things. Singer-songwriter and dad of three Miles Graham (with turntable!) ... continue reading...
We need to talk about school transport
When I was five years old, I used to travel home from school by bus. Bizarrely, I can still remember one of the bus driver’s names. Well, his nickname anyway. It was Peachy. The elephant in the room: We've demonstrated schools can be re-opened, but how will pupils get to England's schools in September? ... continue reading...
The truth about Dads and homeschooling during lockdown
“Yet again mothers have been set an impossible task and told it's our fault for failing at it.” What has been the experience of dads combining homeworking and homeschooling during lockdown? Research from the University of Warwick suggests men who are fully engaged with the process are as burned out as mums. ... continue reading...
Ladybird crossing!
There's a funny story behind this photograph of a ladybird crossing. This week has been very demanding (more about that in a moment). Feeling the need to take a break from it all for an hour or so, I shut myself away and started working on a new project using Photoshop. I came across this 'ladybird crossing' while on an evening stroll. The photograph simply had to be taken. ... continue reading...