Homeschooling: a parent’s view

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Juggling parenting and working is tricky – add in ‘educating’ your kids at home, and it’s enough to tip anyone over the edge

Parents find themselves in an unusual position during the Covid-19 crisis and subsequent school closures. They’re no longer just checking homework is done, they’re facilitating their children’s learning at home on a daily basis. For many that means combining working from home with supervising online lessons and grappling with their children’s concentration span. One parent describes her experiences so far – and shares why she can’t wait for schools to reopen.

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