Unresolved

By Naomi | Published: 02/11/2011

In 1999 I was invited to establish and manage a programme of arts activities in an institution for disabled people in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The initiative was sparked by the Kosovo crisis and the ensuing flood of funding suddenly available to neighbouring countries for community development projects. It was one of the most challenging things I have ever undertaken. Not only because of the situation taking place in the region and the logistical difficulties of even getting artists in and out of the country, but also because of the conditions we were working in once we arrived. Read More »

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Roll

By Naomi | Published: 28/09/2011

It seems that once a big decision has been made you’re on a roll and others just follow. Simon asked if it was a coincidence that since starting home educating other things in life have started to take shape. I don’t know for sure but somehow I don’t think it is. Indecision about something big can just leave you in a state of chaos and unable to make other decisions, big or small. One thing falls into place and the others follow. Education decision finally made and now my head feels clear enough to get on with the other stuff that’s been waiting. Read More »

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Zoobles

By Naomi | Published: 23/09/2011

Until recently, the only television my children have watched has been CBeebies. For anyone outside the UK, this is a commercial-free channel from the BBC with programming for younger children. I don’t know any parents who don’t allow at least a little CBeebies watching. It feels pretty safe. You know the programmes are appropriate and there isn’t any advertising trying to persuade your kids to beg you for this or that new toy. Read More »

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Liberation

By Naomi | Published: 09/09/2011

After all the anticipation, heartache and lost sleep, Monday 5th September finally arrived. I woke up with a mixed feeling of utter joy and complete terror. September 5th was our official first day of home educating. I say official because all the other children were heading back to school, although with home educating there isn’t really a start or finish. Anyway, Monday marked the first day we were different from most other families. I had no idea how the week would go. Would our daughter be happy or would she be watching her friends going to school and want to go too. Read More »

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Hiding

By Simon | Published: 26/08/2011

I had a meeting yesterday which, in part, was to look at me, my business and how things might develop. One question that got asked fairly early on was, “are you easily distracted?” My immediate answer was, “yes.” Read More »

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