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Welcome to Future Learners. Join us, as we embark on a journey to empower students, parents, and educators, as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education, schooling and what it takes to grow and succeed in today’s world. This podcast is brought to you by Euka future learning. Australia’s largest online, full-time education provider for K-12 students seeking a flexible, relevant & meaningful education. Visit euka.edu.au for more.

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How to Unlock Your Potential, Build Resilience, and Stand Out to Employers | 058

37 min

This is the first Future Learners episode created for Euka students. If you’re in high school and still working out what you’re good at, keynote speaker and mentor Amanda Rose has a simple place to start: begin with what you enjoy, try lots of different things, and stick with them long enough to get better. Ellen Brown asks Amanda what realising your potential means, what employers look for in young people, and how to build resilience when things go wrong. Parents will find plenty in it too, including Amanda’s advice on building a teenager’s confidence without pushing too hard. Meet Amanda Rose, keynote speaker and mentor Amanda is a keynote speaker, mentor, and media commentator. She appears on 2GB, Sky News, and the Today show. She founded Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia and Western Sydney Women, and she is a director at Women in AI Australia. She also runs The Future is Bright confidence workshops in high schools, so she spends a lot of her time with students. She describes herself as “a facilitator of success”: someone who opens a door, gives the advice, or offers the encouragement a person needs to take the next step. Key discussion points Everyone has a natural talent. Amanda believes everyone is born with at least one skill worth nurturing, whether that’s sport, music, building things, or encouraging people. Finish what you start. Amanda says small achievements build confidence. Realising your potential has no finish line. It’s ongoing, and it isn’t always quick. Effort counts for more than experience. Amanda says effort is the number one skill young people can show employers. Resilience can be learnt. It grows each time you get through something hard and keep moving forward. Parents can help by setting goals together. Amanda suggests one serious goal and one life goal. How to work out what you’re good at Amanda’s advice for a 15-year-old who isn’t sure what they’re good at is to start with what they enjoy. You don’t have to be g...

Homeschooling a Child with ADHD: With the ADHD Foundation Australia | 057

49 min

Many parents first see the signs of ADHD when their child starts school or moves into high school. A child who held it together all day falls apart at home, mornings become a struggle, or the teacher raises concerns about focus. Ellen Brown talks with Dympna Brbich and Lindy Hadges from ADHD Foundation Australia about what ADHD is, what they hear on the Foundation’s helpline, and where to start with a diagnosis. Lindy, who homeschooled her five children, believes homeschooling is ideal for children with ADHD, because learning can be shorter, lower pressure, and built around movement and your child’s interests. Meet Dympna and Lindy Dympna is the chair and founding director of ADHD Foundation Australia. The Foundation started in 2017 with a single phone line in New South Wales and now runs a national helpline that handles more than 10,000 enquiries a year. It receives no government funding and is run entirely by volunteers. Lindy is a director of the Foundation and also a psychotherapist with over 16 years of clinical experience. She homeschooled her five children for 30 years and spent 12 years in Media Relations for the Home Education Association (HEA), where she worked on their helpline and heard from many parents of children with ADHD who wanted to know whether school was the right place for them. Key discussion points ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition. Lindy compares it to diabetes: a real, physical condition with no shame attached. ADHD often runs in families. Dympna says it’s common for a parent to be diagnosed after their child. Starting school and starting high school are when many parents call the helpline. Children who coped in primary school may struggle in high school. Many children with ADHD mask their difficulties all day. The exhaustion often shows once they get home. Play to your child’s strengths. Lindy believes this is how a child with ADHD builds confidence. Movement helps learning. Lindy says sitting still and listening is often t...

Planning Your Homeschool Week: How Many Days, Hours and Lessons You Need | 056

1 hr 2 min

How long does a homeschooling day take? In the Euka program, Ellen estimates lessons for Foundation to Grade 2 take about an hour a day, building to about two hours by Grades 9 and 10. Practice activities, such as games, experiments, and art projects, take additional time and vary based on the volume you complete and how in-depth you go. You also choose how many days a week you homeschool. You can move lessons around sport, social days, and appointments, so you can fit a week’s lessons into fewer days or spread them across the whole week. If you’re unsure how to structure your homeschool week, how much time to set aside for lessons, or how many practice activities to fit in, Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown walk through it from Foundation to Grade 12. Key discussion points Plan around the time you really have. Brett suggests working out how many days and hours your family can realistically give to homeschooling first, so your plan doesn’t stretch you too thin. You choose how many days a week to homeschool. You can move lessons around other commitments, as long as the core subjects are covered across the week. Lesson time builds through the grades. Expect about an hour of lessons a day in Foundation to Grade 2 and around two hours by Grades 9 and 10, with practice activities requiring extra time. Choose a few practice activities each week. Doing a practice activity in every subject every day would be too much. Brett suggests an absolute minimum of a couple a week, and Ellen finds one creative activity a day works well. Everyday life is part of the learning. A bike ride, team sport or ballet class can be the practical part of a PE lesson, and a museum trip can bring a history topic to life. School terms are a guide. Follow them, set your own timeline, or move ahead faster. Tips for planning your homeschool week. Brett and Ellen share their top tips for planning your homeschooling week. How to start planning your homeschooling day Work out how much time you h...

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How to Unlock Your Potential, Build Resilience, and Stand Out to Employers | 058

37 min

This is the first Future Learners episode created for Euka students. If you’re in high school and still working out what you’re good at, keynote speaker and mentor Amanda Rose has a simple place to start: begin with what you enjoy, try lots of different things, and stick with them long enough to get better. Ellen Brown asks Amanda what realising your potential means, what employers look for in young people, and how to build resilience when things go wrong. Parents will find plenty in it too, including Amanda’s advice on building a teenager’s confidence without pushing too hard. Meet Amanda Rose, keynote speaker and mentor Amanda is a keynote speaker, mentor, and media commentator. She appears on 2GB, Sky News, and the Today show. She founded Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia and Western Sydney Women, and she is a director at Women in AI Australia. She also runs The Future is Bright confidence workshops in high schools, so she spends a lot of her time with students. She describes herself as “a facilitator of success”: someone who opens a door, gives the advice, or offers the encouragement a person needs to take the next step. Key discussion points Everyone has a natural talent. Amanda believes everyone is born with at least one skill worth nurturing, whether that’s sport, music, building things, or encouraging people. Finish what you start. Amanda says small achievements build confidence. Realising your potential has no finish line. It’s ongoing, and it isn’t always quick. Effort counts for more than experience. Amanda says effort is the number one skill young people can show employers. Resilience can be learnt. It grows each time you get through something hard and keep moving forward. Parents can help by setting goals together. Amanda suggests one serious goal and one life goal. How to work out what you’re good at Amanda’s advice for a 15-year-old who isn’t sure what they’re good at is to start with what they enjoy. You don’t have to be g...

Homeschooling a Child with ADHD: With the ADHD Foundation Australia | 057

49 min

Many parents first see the signs of ADHD when their child starts school or moves into high school. A child who held it together all day falls apart at home, mornings become a struggle, or the teacher raises concerns about focus. Ellen Brown talks with Dympna Brbich and Lindy Hadges from ADHD Foundation Australia about what ADHD is, what they hear on the Foundation’s helpline, and where to start with a diagnosis. Lindy, who homeschooled her five children, believes homeschooling is ideal for children with ADHD, because learning can be shorter, lower pressure, and built around movement and your child’s interests. Meet Dympna and Lindy Dympna is the chair and founding director of ADHD Foundation Australia. The Foundation started in 2017 with a single phone line in New South Wales and now runs a national helpline that handles more than 10,000 enquiries a year. It receives no government funding and is run entirely by volunteers. Lindy is a director of the Foundation and also a psychotherapist with over 16 years of clinical experience. She homeschooled her five children for 30 years and spent 12 years in Media Relations for the Home Education Association (HEA), where she worked on their helpline and heard from many parents of children with ADHD who wanted to know whether school was the right place for them. Key discussion points ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition. Lindy compares it to diabetes: a real, physical condition with no shame attached. ADHD often runs in families. Dympna says it’s common for a parent to be diagnosed after their child. Starting school and starting high school are when many parents call the helpline. Children who coped in primary school may struggle in high school. Many children with ADHD mask their difficulties all day. The exhaustion often shows once they get home. Play to your child’s strengths. Lindy believes this is how a child with ADHD builds confidence. Movement helps learning. Lindy says sitting still and listening is often t...

Planning Your Homeschool Week: How Many Days, Hours and Lessons You Need | 056

1 hr 2 min

How long does a homeschooling day take? In the Euka program, Ellen estimates lessons for Foundation to Grade 2 take about an hour a day, building to about two hours by Grades 9 and 10. Practice activities, such as games, experiments, and art projects, take additional time and vary based on the volume you complete and how in-depth you go. You also choose how many days a week you homeschool. You can move lessons around sport, social days, and appointments, so you can fit a week’s lessons into fewer days or spread them across the whole week. If you’re unsure how to structure your homeschool week, how much time to set aside for lessons, or how many practice activities to fit in, Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown walk through it from Foundation to Grade 12. Key discussion points Plan around the time you really have. Brett suggests working out how many days and hours your family can realistically give to homeschooling first, so your plan doesn’t stretch you too thin. You choose how many days a week to homeschool. You can move lessons around other commitments, as long as the core subjects are covered across the week. Lesson time builds through the grades. Expect about an hour of lessons a day in Foundation to Grade 2 and around two hours by Grades 9 and 10, with practice activities requiring extra time. Choose a few practice activities each week. Doing a practice activity in every subject every day would be too much. Brett suggests an absolute minimum of a couple a week, and Ellen finds one creative activity a day works well. Everyday life is part of the learning. A bike ride, team sport or ballet class can be the practical part of a PE lesson, and a museum trip can bring a history topic to life. School terms are a guide. Follow them, set your own timeline, or move ahead faster. Tips for planning your homeschool week. Brett and Ellen share their top tips for planning your homeschooling week. How to start planning your homeschooling day Work out how much time you h...

NAPLAN Results 2026: Is Screen Time to Blame? | 055

58 min

The 2026 NAPLAN results showed one in three Australian students below the literacy and numeracy benchmarks. This quickly turned the conversation to screens. A petition for device-free primary schools gathered more than 25,000 signatures in two weeks, and the Federal Education Minister said Australian kids may need a digital detox. In this episode, Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown unpack the results and the digital detox debate that has arisen from them. The research so far stops short of linking classroom screens to the NAPLAN decline, and they agree that what a child does on a screen matters more than time spent on devices. They also cover AI in education, the screen habits children build outside school hours, and how homeschooling families decide how much of the learning day happens on a device. Key discussion points One in three students are below the benchmarks in literacy and numeracy. Reading slipped in Grades 5, 7 and 9. Numeracy improved slightly in those grades. Research to date has found no direct link between classroom screens and the NAPLAN decline. The wider evidence is mixed. Ellen would like NAPLAN back on paper while the technology catches up, so the results can be trusted. Brett questions how long pen and paper will stay relevant, given how rarely adults use them. Children need digital literacy skills, and they build them on a screen. Researching, creating documents and using online tools prepare children for work. Entertainment and passive scrolling do very little to build digital literacy. What happens on devices between 3 pm and 9 am sits outside a school’s control. Brett sees those hours as where parents have the most influence, including through the habits they model. Ellen sees AI as a tool children need to understand, so they can recognise it and use it well. Homeschooling lets parents set the screen balance. In a Euka lesson, children read on screen with a read-aloud option, do a hands-on activity offline, such as testing a chemical...

Raising mentally healthy kids: What a psychologist wants you to know | 054

27 min

A child can be doing well at school and still be struggling. Ellen Brown talks with psychologist Lisa Boland about how to recognise that child and what to do first. Lisa believes that a child’s mental health should come before their schoolwork and their attendance record. Ellen and Lisa also discuss what bullying does to a child’s nervous system, what helps children with ADHD and autism learn, and what healthy socialisation actually involves. Much of the conversation applies to any parent, whether their child is at school or learning at home. Meet Lisa Boland Lisa runs her own psychology practice in a rural area, which means she sees close to everything a psychologist can see. Her clients range from young children to adults, and many are children struggling to get to school. She is also a mum to two neurodivergent boys, and she homeschools them. In the episode, she gets specific: the sign that arrives hours after the school bell, why a child can stay anxious at a new school where everything is going well, and the one thing she would tell every parent about mental health. Key discussion points “School refusal” is increasingly called “school can’t.” The wording names what is happening: a child who is unable to get there. Pushing through carries a cost. Lisa’s view is that it often worsens existing mental health concerns, and that apparent improvement can mean a child has learned to mask. The clearest signal often arrives after school. Post-restraint collapse describes the child who holds it together all day and falls apart at home. Stress from bullying accumulates in the nervous system. The brain remembers the triggers, so a new school can still set it off. A child who does not feel safe cannot learn. A child in a stress response is on the lookout for danger. Some neurodivergent children love school and thrive there. Others burn out, and Lisa has seen severe cases. Social skills cover much more than making friends. Mental health comes before academic ac...

NSW 2026 draft homeschooling policy: What does it mean for families? | 053

48 min

An important note for NSW families: nothing is in effect yet, and the current guidelines still apply until the policy is finalised. The draft keeps the three things registration has always asked of you: an education plan based on the NSW curriculum, records showing that plan is being delivered, and an assessment by an Authorised Person. It still doesn’t say exactly what’s required or how much evidence is enough. A key concern is that no urgent pathway has been added for families who can’t wait for the 12-week registration processing times. Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown work through what the draft means in practice. What counts as evidence, where Authorised Persons come from and whether they must visit your house, how likely approval really is, and what you can do if you need to remove your child from school while awaiting registration. Key points from this episode Nothing has changed yet. The Department has published drafts. The existing Guidelines remain in effect until a final policy lands. Parental choice survives into the new framework. The draft Policy states plainly that education is primarily the responsibility of the child’s parents. The draft does not say how much evidence is enough. It lists ways you can show learning, such as journals, checklists, excursions and digital portfolios, but sets no quantity for any of them. That leaves the judgement to your Authorised Person, and their approach can vary significantly. Refusal is rare. Families may get stressed thinking their application is unlikely to get approved, but if you have a plan, it is very likely your application will be approved. An audit recommended NSW speed up registration a year before the draft was written. The draft sets an indicative timeframe of up to 12 weeks, which is too long for some families. You can still act if your child cannot wait. An exemption from attendance comes from your school principal, not the Department, and taking your education plan to that meeting makes it muc...

The Social and Academic Advantages of Homeschooling | 052

35 min

This episode delivers good news for parents, whether you’re already homeschooling or still considering it: the research is on your side. Homeschooled kids tend to do as well as or better than their peers, both socially and academically. Dr Rebecca English is one of Australia’s most respected researchers in home education. She has spent 15 years studying homeschooling families. In this episode, Dr Rebecca and Ellen dive into key factors that help homeschooled children succeed. This includes giving children a say in how they learn, the freedom to stay with a topic until it clicks, and the choice to lean into what genuinely interests them. Meet Dr Rebecca English, home education researcher Rebecca did not set out to research home education. Her first degree was in business, majoring in advertising, and she moved into teaching after deciding advertising was not for her. She taught in schools serving low socioeconomic communities, then completed a PhD on international students in Australian secondary schools. She came across home education several years ago and proposed it as a research topic. She began interviewing families in 2011 and has been studying the field ever since. Her perspective matters to a parent weighing this up because it is based on evidence rather than opinion. She has spent 15 years interviewing families and reading the studies on what actually happens to home-educated children. In the full episode, she gets specific about the parts families worry about most. What the research actually shows about social and academic outcomes and the importance of agency for successful learning. Key points from this episode Why homeschooled students do as well as or better than their mainstream-schooled peers. Homeschooled students actually can go to university. Agency is a child’s ability to control their own learning experience. Why agency is important for intrinsic motivation. Running the day based on tasks not time. Parent engagement is one of the...

You’re Not Alone: Finding Support on Your Homeschooling Journey | 051

35 min

If you are considering homeschooling, have just started and are feeling overwhelmed, or have been at it a while and hit something unexpected, this episode is about finding support and navigating the questions and challenges that may arise. Most families come to Euka for the thing that sits at the centre of homeschooling: the curriculum. As Australia’s largest online K-12 homeschooling provider, we cover the full range of grades, and our team is where families bring their questions about lessons, progression, reporting and getting registered. Alongside that sits a different kind of help. The Home Education Association is an independent, volunteer-run member body offering advocacy with state authorities, local community connections, member resources and work experience insurance. Many Euka families are also HEA members. This episode covers both. How to choose between a structured program and building your own, and what to do if your school resists letting your child go. It also covers how children rebuild their confidence socially, which is often what brings experienced families looking for answers. Ellen Brown talks it through with Tina Smith, who homeschooled six of her own children and now helps other families through the same problems as Treasurer of the Home Education Association. Her sixth child is now at university. Meet Tina Smith Tina is Treasurer of the Home Education Association, a volunteer-run member organisation that supports homeschooling families across Australia. She is answering from both sides. She has been the parent working it out across six children, and through HEA she has helped other families through the same problems: getting a family registered, working through the options with a parent who had been told homeschooling was her only remaining choice, and helping a family rebuild their child’s social confidence after they left school. In the full episode, she gets specific about the practical parts. Which office to contact when a school...

Do I need to be a teacher to homeschool? | 050

25 min

Do you need to be a qualified teacher to homeschool your child? No, and the clearest explanation of why comes from someone who trains new teachers. It is one of the questions we are frequently asked, and for a lot of families it is the one that stops them before they start. Ellen Brown puts it to Danielle McGregor, who covers what makes a good teacher, why parents consistently underrate what they already bring, and what to do on the days you have no idea what you are doing. Meet Danielle McGregor Danielle is Head of Educator Development. Her job is training teachers and giving them the skills and confidence to succeed. Her current work is with volunteer teachers who teach English to adult migrants and refugees. Consider what that asks of someone: teach a language to adults you have just met, who may share almost no words with you, with no relationship to draw on. If untrained volunteers can manage that, a parent teaching their own child is starting several steps ahead. You already have the relationship, the history, and years rather than a single term. She is not a schoolteacher and not a homeschooling parent, which is what makes her worth listening to here. She has no classroom to defend and nothing to sell you about home education, only years of watching untrained adults turn into good teachers. In the full episode she gets specific about what decides whether learning sticks: why watching an expert teaches your child almost nothing, the point most families stop at when they should keep going, and how far you are allowed to change the material in front of you. Key Discussion Points Formal training isn’t what makes a great teacher. Danielle has watched many great teachers arrive without it. You already bring more than you think. Your own experience of learning, your knowledge of your child, and the relationship you already have all come with you. Nobody knows your child the way you do. A specialist arriving from outside has to guess, and usually reaches f...

The Real Benefits of Homeschooling: A Euka Graduate’s Honest Answer | 049

26 min

What are the real benefits of homeschooling, from someone who actually lived it? Not the marketing version. The honest one, from a graduate looking back. In this episode of Future Learners, Ellen Brown sits down with Jessica Garner, who was homeschooled with Euka from Grade 7 through to Grade 12, then went straight from graduating into a career at Euka, helping other families work through the exact decision her own parents once made. Jessica is one of the rare guests on this show who can answer the questions parents quietly worry about, because she has been the child on the other side of them. She is warm and clear about what made her homeschooling years so good, candid about the one thing she found hard, and revealing about why almost every family she has spoken with arrives with one reason and stays for a completely different one. If you are weighing up home education and you want a real answer from someone who has genuinely been through it, this is the conversation to listen to. Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message features in an upcoming epi...

Is Homeschooling Worth It? David’s Story of Homeschooling 3 Kids Over 8 Years | 048

38 min

Is homeschooling worth it? It’s the question almost every parent on the fence keeps asking, and in this episode of the Future Learners podcast, Ellen Brown puts it to someone with eight years of answers. David Smith, a long-time Euka parent, talks through what it was really like to homeschool three children. David’s family didn’t come to homeschooling looking for something better on paper. They came looking for a way out of a school where his eldest son, who is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD, was being bullied and wasn’t thriving. David covers the whole journey: deciding to leave, telling the school, the first six to twelve months, keeping learning fluid rather than recreating school at home, discovering hidden strengths in subjects like maths, using AI as a patient tutor, and watching an eldest son who once “wasn’t working at all” move confidently into the workforce. He also shares the small, practical things that worked for his family. A whiteboard maths race with his middle son. Letting the kids build their own timetable. Staying involved even after a long day at work. Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will...

Preparing Your Children for the Real World: 6 Life Skills Homeschooling Can Teach | 047

52 min

In this episode of the Future Learners podcast, Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown tackle the question underneath almost every parent’s worry right now: how do I prepare my child for a world that is changing faster than the one I grew up in? The short answer is that preparing children for the real world is less about facts and figures and more about the skills a curriculum alone rarely teaches, and homeschooling gives families the time and space to build them. Brett and Ellen walk through six real-world skills the Euka program is built to develop: financial literacy and entrepreneurship, independent thinking, self-awareness and reflection, hands-on real-world experiences, connecting learning to the world around them, and responsibility and self-management. Along the way they share practical, do-it-today ideas any parent can use, from letting a five-year-old scan the groceries to understand money, to a nightly gratitude check-in, to the simple “this or that” trick that helps a child feel ownership over their own choices. Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your...

Starting Homeschooling Mid-Year in Grade 11 or 12: Senior Pathways Available at Euka | 046

37 min

In this episode of the Future Learners podcast, Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown put the lens on the senior years. As families near Term 3, the pressure of Grade 11 and 12 climbs, and so does the anxiety. The short answer they keep coming back to: yes, you can switch to homeschooling as a senior student, even mid-year, and you can do it without losing a year of progress. Brett and Ellen walk through how Euka’s Grade 11 and 12 program works, the assessed and non-assessed streams, the university pathway recognised by over 100 universities across 18 countries, and the flexible fourth term that gives senior students room to breathe, work, and explore what comes next. They also answer the fear underneath almost every senior enquiry: without an ATAR or HSC, is the door to university closed? Ellen’s answer is that it is the opposite, and this episode explains why. Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message features in an upcoming episode. Key Points How the senior program is built Euka runs a full Grade 11 and 12 program with two streams:...

School Refusal in 2026: What It Really Is, and How to Help Your Child | 045

36 min

In this episode of the Future Learners podcast, Brett Campbell (CEO and co-founder of Euka) and Ellen Brown (co-founder and Head of Education) unpack one of the most misunderstood challenges parents face: school refusal. What it actually is, why it peaks in the middle of the year, and what a parent can do about it. If your child has started dreading school, or mornings have become a battle, this conversation is a calm, practical place to begin. This article is general information, not clinical advice. If you are worried about your child’s mental health, please speak to your GP or a registered psychologist. School refusal is not a child being difficult, and it is not a single bad morning. It is an ongoing emotional response that makes getting to school genuinely hard. Brett and Ellen separate stress from anxiety, explain the two very different groups of children who experience school refusal, and challenge the idea that success always means getting a child back into the classroom as fast as possible. Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message feature...

Can I Start Homeschooling in the Middle of the School Year? | 044

26 min

In this episode of the Future Learners podcast, Brett Campbell (CEO and co-founder of Euka) and Ellen Brown (Founder and Head of Education) tackle the single most googled question they see from Australian parents every May, June and July. Can you start homeschooling in the middle of the school year? The short answer is yes, and often, the middle of the year is the smartest time to switch. Brett and Ellen walk through the seven things every parent needs to know before making a mid-year move. They cover registration timelines, what to do if your child is being bullied right now, families who are pulling kids out to travel Australia or overseas for the rest of the year, students refusing to walk through the school gate, and whether your Year 11 or Year 12 student can still finish strong with a university pathway intact. If you have been telling yourself you will “wait until next year”, this is the conversation that will help you decide whether next term, or next week, is the better answer. Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message features in an upcomin...

From School Bullying to Homeschooling Across 40 Countries as a Single Mum with 3 Daughters | 43

43 min

What does it look like to raise three daughters across 40 countries, build Let’s Go Mum into a million-follower family travel platform, and watch your eldest receive a conditional offer to study law? In this episode of Future Learners, Ellen Brown sits down with Barbara Bryan founder of Let’s Go Mum, for a warm, honest conversation about real-world learning, the flexibility homeschooling unlocks, and what happens after homeschooling. Barbara’s story starts with a hard chapter: persistent bullying in primary school that the system could not resolve. After six months of trying to work through the proper channels, Barbara pulled her girls out and was funnelled into distance education. It served its purpose, but it was rigid, repetitive, and felt like “feeding the monster” rather than learning. When she discovered Euka, everything changed. “We got our life back. The girls actually started to learn, and to learn about what they wanted to learn about as well. It was a revelation.”— Barbara Bryan, Founder of Let’s Go Mum From that point on, life and learning began to travel together. Dinosaur bones in real life. The Eiffel Tower in person. Hadrian’s Wall on foot. Maths and writing done in the car, in the evenings, or in short focussed blocks before the next adventure. And in school holidays, when the rest of the country was queuing for theme parks, Barbara’s family was working, because the world is cheaper, quieter, and far more open when you can travel outside the school calendar. The most moving moment comes near the end. Barbara’s eldest, recently finished with Euka, has received a conditional offer to study law and is already excelling in her university preparation. The pathway concern that worries so many homeschooling parents — what happens after? — has a clear, real answer in her family. Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real question...

How Young Athletes Train Full-Time Without Falling Behind in School | 42

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What happens when your child trains 20 hours a week, flies overseas to get a shot in the Premier League, and still has to get a great education along the way? In this episode of the Future Learners podcast, Brett Campbell (CEO and co-founder of Euka) sits down with Melvyn Wilkes, Sporting Director and Global Operations Manager of Sunshine Coast FC, Australia’s only full-time youth football academy, to talk about how young athletes are training at an elite level without losing the education behind them. Melvyn shares the inside view of full-time academy life: 7:15 AM sport-science testing, 12:30 PM on the field, gym sessions woven through the school day, and a new international pathway sending 32 athletes a year to play in elite UK youth competitions. He also speaks plainly about what mainstream education does (and doesn’t) handle well for high-performance kids, why mental load matters as much as training load, and what changed for his athletes once they switched to Euka’s flexible learning model. If your child trains, performs, competes, or travels at a level that does not fit a 9-to-3 desk, this episode is for you. Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've g...

Meet the Upgraded Euka Learning Experience | 041

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The World Is Your Classroom: Travel Schooling with The Slow Road | 040

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He earns 30K a year and homeschools | 038

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Host Brett Campbell speaks with Brent and Maverick about their journey into homeschooling and why they chose an alternative to traditional schooling. They discuss misconceptions about homeschooling, the flexibility of Grade 11 & 12 homeschooling, and how it helped them balance study, work, and future goals. They also highlight the importance of family support and […] The post He earns 30K a year and homeschools | 038 appeared first on Euka.

What you need to know about homeschooling in 2025 | 037

27 min

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Is School Going “WOKE”? | 036

27 min

Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown discuss the growing concerns among parents regarding the influence of educational philosophies that emphasise social and political issues in the school curriculum. They delve into the shift from traditional core subjects to more socially driven content, sparking debates about whether this aligns with parents’ values and how it affects children’s development. The discussion also touches on the increasing number of families choosing homeschooling as a response to these concerns, allowing them to control the curriculum and timing of sensitive topics for their children. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message features in an upcoming episode. Key Points: Educational Shift: The curriculum is moving away from traditional subjects toward more socially and politically driven content. Parental Concerns: Many parents are worried about the introduction of social topics at an age they consider too young. Homeschooling Response: Some parents are turning to homesc...

The “True” Reasons families homeschool? | 035

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Brett and Ellen explore the real motivations behind why families choose homeschooling. They dive into the evolving perceptions and diverse reasons that drive families to embrace this educational path, debunking old stereotypes and highlighting the flexibility and benefits that homeschooling offers today. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message features in an upcoming episode. Key Points: Evolving Perceptions of Homeschooling: Homeschooling is no longer just for religious or culturally motivated families; it has become a mainstream choice for a variety of reasons. Flexibility for Traveling Families: Many families choose homeschooling to accommodate travel, providing children with a rich, experiential education on the road. Support for Talented or Gifted Students: Homeschooling allows gifted or talented students to advance at their own pace, tailoring their education to their specific strengths. Addressing Special Needs: Homeschooling offers individualised learning plans that...

What you need to know about Registration and Reporting when Homeschooling | 034

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Brett and Ellen dive into the essential aspects of homeschooling, focusing on the critical processes of registration and reporting. They provide comprehensive insights into what parents need to know to successfully navigate these requirements, ensuring their children receive a quality education at home. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message features in an upcoming episode. Key Points: Understanding Registration: Registration involves notifying the Department of Education or the homeschooling unit about your educational plans for the year. Steps for Registration: Parents must submit a learning plan, application form, and sometimes a timetable, outlining how they will cover the curriculum. Registration Timing: The registration process is smoother if planned in advance, ideally two months ahead, but emergency situations have different protocols. Government Reporting: Reporting involves demonstrating that the child has met the curriculum requirements over the year through coll...

Travel Schooling: Everything you need to know | 033

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Brett and Ellen delve into the concept of travel schooling, where education is seamlessly integrated with travel experiences. They explore the numerous benefits, practical strategies, and unique opportunities that travel schooling offers. This episode provides essential insights for families considering this flexible approach to education, covering how to incorporate travel into the curriculum, the importance of planning, and available support for families on this educational journey. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message features in an upcoming episode. Key Points: Definition of Travel Schooling: Combining homeschooling with travelling, using the journey as an educational resource. Benefits of Travel Schooling: Learning about history, geography, and culture through direct experiences at travel destinations. Practical Tips for Travel Schooling: Prepare essential supplies and digital resources for times without internet access. Planning and Preparation: Regularly plan your...

Sleep! Are you and your kids getting enough? | 031

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Brett and Ellen discuss the importance of sleep for both children and adults, exploring its effects on mental, physical, and emotional health. They share insights on how sleep impacts learning and behaviour, offer practical tips for improving sleep quality, and emphasise the importance of establishing healthy sleep routines. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message features in an upcoming episode. Key Points: Brett’s Personal Experience: Brett shares his journey with sleep issues due to a broken nose and the importance of addressing sleep problems.Sleep Studies: Discussion on sleep studies indicates many children and teenagers do not get enough sleep.Importance of Sleep: Sleep is vital for physical repair, mental health, emotional processing, and cognitive function.Stages of Sleep: Explanation of the four stages of sleep—light sleep, deep sleep, REM sleep—and their significance.Teenagers and Sleep: Challenges teenagers face with sleep, including late-night habits and the importance...

Setting your pre-schooler up for success | 030

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In this episode of the “Future Learners” podcast, Brett and Ellen discuss practical strategies for setting up preschoolers for success in their learning journey. They explore the importance of intentional parenting, the role of play, and how to foster independence and curiosity in young children. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Want to have a positive impact on thousands of families like you? Leave us an audio question or share your homeschooling journey — anonymously if you like. Real questions from real families help us bring more value to every episode.  Send us a message We're listening Send us your voice message Up to two minutes. Speak in your own words Your name Email Send message anonymously ● Tap the red dot to start Re-record Download I'm happy for Euka to keep this recording and to share it (or part of it) on the Future Learners Podcast. See our privacy policy. Yes, let me know when new episodes drop. Fresh conversations every week — unsubscribe any time. Send to the Future Learners team Thanks — we've got it. Brett, Ellen and the team will give it a listen. Keep an ear out — we'll let you know if your message features in an upcoming episode. Key Points: Intentional Parenting: The significance of being purposeful in your interactions and activities with your child.Role of Play: How playtime, including pretend play and using the right toys, is crucial for development.Fostering Independence: Strategies to encourage self-reliance and responsibility in preschoolers.Early Literacy and Numeracy: Tips for integrating learning into everyday activities.Parental Involvement: The importance of parents’ active participation in their child’s early education. The post Setting your pre-schooler up for success | 030 appeared first on Euka.

Should children under 16 be banned from using social media? | 029

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In this episode 29 titled, “Should Children Under 16 Be Banned from Using Social Media?” , Brett and Ellen discuss the controversial topic of whether children under 16 should be banned from using social media. They explore the mental health impacts, safety concerns, and the roles of parents and government in regulating social media use among young people. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Key Points: Mental Health Concerns: Statistics showing the link between social media use and poor mental health outcomes in adolescents.Safety Issues: Risks of image-based sexual abuse, privacy concerns, and negative interactions online.Parent and Government Roles: The need for parents to regulate their children’s social media use and the government’s potential interventions.Personal Experiences: Ellen shares insights from her experience with her children and social media.Possible Solutions: Strategies for parents to manage and reduce social media use in their households. The post Should children under 16 be banned from using social media? | 029 appeared first on Euka.

Should children learn handwriting in this digital world? | 028

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In Episode 28 of the “Future Learners” podcast titled, “Should children learn handwriting in this digital world?“, Brett and Ellen discuss whether children should learn handwriting in today’s digital world. They explore the cognitive benefits of handwriting, the impact of handwriting on learning and memory, and whether cursive writing should still be taught. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Key Points: Importance of Handwriting:Handwriting as a form of communication and its cognitive benefits.Studies show that handwriting helps retain information better than typing.Handwriting activates unique neural circuits in the brain, aiding in learning.Cursive Writing Debate:Finland’s approach: stopped teaching cursive writing in 2016.Discussion on whether cursive writing should still be taught.Benefits and challenges of cursive writing for different children.Cognitive Benefits:Comparison to learning a musical instrument in terms of brain activity.Handwriting helps with letter recognition and slows down the learning process, making it more effective.Personal Experiences and Teaching Strategies:Ellen shares personal experiences and strategies for teaching handwriting to her children.Creating a positive environment for handwriting practice.Spelling and Grammar:Debate on the correlation between handwriting and spelling skills.The impact of digital tools on spelling and grammar proficiency.Future of Handwriting:Discussion on the potential future of handwriting in education.Importance of communication skills and how handwriting plays a role. The post Should children learn handwriting in this digital world? | 028 appeared first on Euka.

The #1 Skill for children to learn | 027

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In Episode 27 of the “Future Learners” podcast titled, “The #1 Skill for Children to Learn.”, Brett and Ellen discuss the critical skill of reading, emphasising its importance in acquiring knowledge and effective communication. They provide practical tips for parents to support their children’s reading journey, from choosing the right books to incorporating different learning modalities. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Key Points: Introduction and Importance of Reading:Reading as a fundamental communication skill and a means of acquiring knowledge.The disparity in reading abilities among different socioeconomic groups in Australia.Role of Parents in Learning to Read:Parents’ involvement in their child’s early reading stages.Tips for parents to make reading enjoyable and accessible.Starting Points for Reading:Begin with phonics and sounds.Choose books based on the child’s interests.Challenges and Solutions:Addressing difficulties like dyslexia and the importance of seeking expert help.The impact of learning styles on reading success.Practical Tips:Use shared reading and interactive games to reinforce learning.Explore different formats such as audiobooks, e-readers, and physical books.Personal Anecdotes and Advice:Brett and Ellen share their personal experiences with reading.Encouragement to find books that capture the child’s interest and provide a variety of reading materials. The post The #1 Skill for children to learn | 027 appeared first on Euka.

When should your child do work experience? | 026

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In episode 26 of the “Future Learners” podcast titled, “When should your child do work experience?” Brett and Ellen discuss the importance of work experience for homeschooled children. They emphasise the flexibility homeschooling provides in exploring various fields, starting as early as Grade 7. Parents play a crucial role in finding opportunities and supporting their children. Personal anecdotes illustrate the confidence and independence gained through work experience. The episode also covers legal considerations, such as insurance, and offers practical tips for making the most of these opportunities. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Key Points: Overview of Work Experience:Discussion on the importance of work experience, especially for secondary and senior year students.Benefits of work experience for primary school students to start thinking about future opportunities.Homeschooling Advantage:Homeschooling provides more opportunities for varied work experiences compared to traditional schools.Flexibility in scheduling and exploring different fields.Starting Points:Begin with family and friends to find work experience opportunities.Importance of work experience at different ages, starting as early as Grade 7 or as late as Grade 9 or 10.Benefits of Work Experience:Builds confidence and independence.Helps students understand real-world job expectations and develop a sense of contribution.Provides a practical view of potential career paths.Parents’ Role:Parents should guide and support children in finding and applying for work experience opportunities.Helping with emails, applications, and providing context to potential employers. The post When should your child do work experience? | 026 appeared first on Euka.

How to build a strong family unit | 025

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In this episode of “Future Learners,” titled, ‘How to build a strong family unit‘ hosts Brett and Ellen discuss the essential elements for building a strong family unit, emphasising the importance of effective communication, shared values, and the unique dynamics of diverse family structures. They highlight practical strategies such as setting clear roles and responsibilities, spending quality time together, and the significance of flexibility and adaptability in nurturing a supportive and resilient family environment. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Key Points: Foundation of a Strong Family Unit:Brett emphasises the importance of deeper conversations that create a strong foundation for families, which is crucial for growth and success in all aspects of life.Communication as the Bedrock:Effective communication is highlighted as the bedrock for successful family dynamics, involving open and honest dialogues, active listening, and conflict resolution. This is essential for creating alignment within the family.Diverse Family Structures:Ellen shares insights from a single parent’s perspective, discussing the challenges and strategies in building a strong family unit without the traditional two-parent setup. She stresses the importance of resilience and acceptance within varied family dynamics.Shared Values and Beliefs:The episode discusses the importance of establishing shared values within the family, which can be communicated and reinforced through regular family meetings and discussions about family expectations and behaviours.Roles and Responsibilities:Clear roles and responsibilities are crucial for maintaining order and understanding within the family. This segment covers the significance of clarity in who does what, which helps in minimising conflicts and misunderstandings.Quality Time over Quantity:Brett and Ellen discuss the importance of spending quality time together as a family rather than focusing solely on the quantity of time spent. Th...

How to retain 90% of everything you learn! | 024

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Hosts, Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown discuss the importance of understanding and leveraging different learning preferences to enhance educational experiences for children. They explore how various learning styles can impact engagement and retention, in our latest episode titled: How to Retain 90% of Everything You Learn. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Key Points: Parental Involvement: The discussion highlights the role of parents in identifying and fostering their child’s learning preferences. Ellen notes that many parents may not be aware of their own or their child’s learning styles, impacting their ability to support their child’s education effectively.Practical Application: Tips are given on how to create a learning environment that accommodates various learning styles. For instance, auditory learners might benefit more from discussions or listening to information, whereas kinesthetic learners engage better through hands-on activities.Importance of Flexibility: The hosts discuss the necessity of flexibility in teaching methods to cater to different learning needs without strictly adhering to one method, acknowledging that learning preferences can change over time.Educational Outcomes: Brett shares insights into the different outcomes associated with various teaching methods based on the “learning pyramid,” which suggests higher retention rates from active engagement and teaching others compared to passive learning methods like lectures.Lifelong Learning: Both hosts agree on the importance of continuous learning and adapting teaching strategies based on ongoing observations and feedback from children, suggesting that effective learning also involves adjusting to children’s evolving needs and interests.Community and Communication: They stress the importance of communication and community in the learning process, encouraging parents to discuss and share learning experiences with their children to reinforce knowledge and skills.Personal Experie...

Homeschooling with Dyslexia, ASD, and ADHD: A Mother’s Inspirational Journey | 023

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Euka parent Brooke shares her transformative journey of homeschooling her son, Noah, who faces unique challenges such as dyslexia, ASD, and ADHD. She discusses the initial struggles with traditional schooling, the pivotal decision to homeschool, and the substantial progress Noah has made through tailored learning approaches that suit his needs. Tune into this episode on Apple Podcasts here.  Key Points: Initial Challenges: Brooke initially resisted homeschooling due to traditional schooling expectations but reconsidered after her son’s negative experiences in kindergarten.Decision to Homeschool: The lack of support at school and Noah’s health issues led Brooke and her husband to choose homeschooling.COVID-19 Impact: The pandemic exposed the deficiencies of remote schooling provided by the school, further affirming their decision.Educational Adjustments: Brooke emphasised customising Noah’s education to accommodate his dyslexia and neurodiversity, significantly improving his reading level.Support and Resources: Brooke utilised various resources, including audiobooks and targeted educational materials, to cater to Noah’s interests and learning style.Regulatory Navigation: They navigated homeschooling regulations and utilised Euka’s services to ensure compliance and receive support.Benefits of Homeschooling: Homeschooling allowed for a flexible schedule that suited Noah’s health needs, and Brooke observed remarkable improvements in his confidence and social skills.Ongoing Commitment: Brooke remains dedicated to adapting the educational content to keep Noah engaged and progressing at his own pace. The post Homeschooling with Dyslexia, ASD, and ADHD: A Mother’s Inspirational Journey | 023 appeared first on Euka.

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