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Did you know Outschool offers a pre-recorded class format enabling your learner to still access high-quality lessons at a pace and time that suits them? These are known as flex...
Visual arts often get overlooked in education, and they are grossly undervalued. However, the inclusion of visual arts in education is vital for a child's future prospects. Here...
Outschool classes are working brilliantly for your learner, but perhaps you’ve found yourself needing a schedule change. Maybe your learner wants to complete lessons at a time...
Do you know all the different types of Visual Art? When you're looking at enriching your child's education with art, here are some ideas that fall under the Visual Arts category...
If you have children who are desperate to stay up until midnight and hear Big Ben welcome in the new year, but they get bored of the waiting, then why not look and see if there...
It’s that time of year when parents are spending a lot of money on their kids- probably not focusing so much on education at the moment, but instead on gifts, food and events...
Your child has taken their first class on Outschool and absolutely loves it. So now you want to share your experience with your friends. But what’s the best way to do it and do...
Use this guide to help you with your learning plans for 2023. We've also included a downloadable planner and quick link guide for easy reference too!
Did you know that you can get your own group together to take classes on Outschool? Here's a guide as to why and how you might become a class organiser on Outschool.
In an age of decreasing attention spans, the ability to focus for extended periods of time is at a premium. If your child has trouble focusing for extended periods of time,...
When a child attends school in the UK, they receive several school reports that document their learning, but what can you do to record their learning on Outschool? Find out here.
Outschool classes are an incredible resource to help supplement and enhance your child’s education experience. Whether you’re looking for a social club, private tutor, or...
Things are feeling tight for many families at the moment, and for those using online classes it can be tempting to move to a provider that operates at rock-bottom prices. This was...
It’s the holidays here at Outschool UK, and we are excited to share some easy seasonal crafts for you and your family to do together. This craft is a lovely one to decorate your...
It’s the holidays here at Outschool UK, and we are excited to share some easy seasonal crafts for you and your family to do together. This craft is a lovely one to decorate your...
Did you know that there is a way for your child to independently choose the classes they want to learn without gaining access to your credit cards? Intrigued?! It’s called the...
If you are having a hard time deciding what kind of gift to buy your child, your grandchild, your nieces, your nephews, your friend's children, then how about this for a gift idea...
Have you heard of Anime? Maybe Manga rings a bell? This art style has taken over in the last decade, exploding with popularity and expanding its reach far beyond its country of...
Gameschooling is a home education style that involves using games partly or wholly to create learning opportunities for children of all ages.
In 2022, we have consulted with hundreds of UK Outschooling parents who use Outschool to supplement or compliment their child's education. Here are the 6 top reasons they love it.
In our last giveaway for 2022, this month we are excited to be giving away a Switch OLED console in our UK Outschool Families community! All we are asking families to do is to...
With the school holidays just around the corner, and the predictability of the great British weather when it comes to any time children have off school, let us give you some great...
There's science, and then there's Pokemon science! Involving your child's interests in their learning is a great way to engage them in a subject. To celebrate the release of the...
If you have ever wondered what Earth Science actually is, then you are not alone. Basically, it’s an umbrella term for a few interlinked subjects that study any natural processes...
Home Education is something that is increasingly considered by UK families. Estimates of the number of home educated children range from 80,000 to around 115,000 and 34% of those...
Just how beneficial is learning about creative writing on your child’s education? They most likely already know the basics from the many stories they have absorbed from both books...
There are many myths that surround home education and home educating your child in the UK. In this article, home educating mum of 3, Hannah, explores the 5 top myths she has...
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop roleplaying game that features a mixture of roleplaying, world exploration and battles. Players get to create a unique personal character...
Most people find time in their lives for games, whether it’s computer or video games, tabletop games, role-play games, outdoor games, sports, or something else. But in a world...
When it comes to teaching poetry to children, it can be a mixed bag. Some like it, some don't. Ahead of his Learner Community session on Nonsense Poetry, Outschool teacher Jonny...
If you’re anything like me, you may have thought that online classes and workshops would be out of the reach of your neurodiverse child.
If you’re a parent of school-age kids, the chances are you’ve heard of Roblox. With over 43 million daily active users, it’s not surprising that it’s one of the most popular...
It’s always great to hear how Outschool is helping home educating families. This week we spoke to Sue, who has always unschooled her 2 children, “H” and “L”. Can you tell us who’s...
Welcome to our new series; meet the Outschoolers. We’d like to introduce you to families from all over the UK who are using the Outschool platform to enrich the education of their...
They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky... No, I'm not talking about the Addams Family, I'm talking about all the fab and fun Halloween classes on Outschool, and...
Minecraft is one of the largest and most popular video games in the world. Played by almost 172 million players each month, it is definitely here to stay. So the question is, are...
Escape rooms are a popular type of class on Outschool. In this article, we explore the 5 top ways online escape room puzzles can support your child's learning at any age.
We always enjoy getting to know the families who use Outschool for their children. This week we chatted to Sian Joyce, whose son “P” has taken several Outschool classes and is now...
The team at Outschool UK have launched this brand new blog to serve and connect with our UK-based families and educators. Welcome!
Did you know Outschool offers a pre-recorded class format enabling your learner to still access high-quality lessons at a pace and time that suits them? These are known as flex...
Visual arts often get overlooked in education, and they are grossly undervalued. However, the inclusion of visual arts in education is vital for a child's future prospects. Here...
Outschool classes are working brilliantly for your learner, but perhaps you’ve found yourself needing a schedule change. Maybe your learner wants to complete lessons at a time...
Do you know all the different types of Visual Art? When you're looking at enriching your child's education with art, here are some ideas that fall under the Visual Arts category...
If you have children who are desperate to stay up until midnight and hear Big Ben welcome in the new year, but they get bored of the waiting, then why not look and see if there...
