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About Fresh Homeschool

Real Resources for Families Who Choose to Be Different

Fresh Homeschool exists for one simple reason: to support families who have the courage to reject educational mediocrity and take full responsibility for their children’s education. Since 1999, we’ve been providing practical, battle-tested resources for Christian home educators in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and around the world.

This isn’t another sanitized educational resource site. We’re here for families who understand that:

  • Parents - not the state - are responsible for their children’s education
  • Real learning happens through engagement, not institutional requirements
  • Children deserve better than factory-model schooling
  • Standing against the crowd for the right reasons is worth it

Why Homeschooling Matters

Over one million children are being homeschooled in the United States. Approximately 150,000 children are homeschooled in the United Kingdom, with about 50,000 families in England alone. These aren’t fringe families - they’re pioneers who recognize that:

Government schools are designed to produce compliant workers who can follow instructions, respect arbitrary authority, and fit into predetermined boxes. They’re not designed to develop independent thinkers, passionate learners, or people who can question the status quo.

Homeschooling produces different results: Children who can think for themselves, pursue their passions deeply, learn at their own pace, and develop into individuals rather than standardized products.

The trade-off is clear: You can send your children to be processed by the state education system, or you can take responsibility for giving them an education that actually serves them - not institutional interests.

What We Provide

Battle-Tested Resources

We don’t deal in educational theory or academic research. We provide resources that real families have actually used successfully:

  • Curriculum recommendations that work in practice, not just on paper
  • Method comparisons written by people who’ve actually tried them
  • Book and software lists from families who’ve spent the money so you don’t have to waste yours
  • Practical wisdom from the trenches, not from ivory towers

Regional Information

Comprehensive guides for homeschooling families across:

  • United Kingdom - Legal requirements, local authority dealings, support groups
  • Australia - State-by-state regulations, curriculum options, community connections
  • South Africa - Resources and support for South African families
  • New Zealand - Information for Kiwi homeschoolers

Honest Perspective

We tell the truth about homeschooling:

  • The challenges are real - it’s not easy
  • The rewards are worth it - children who actually receive an education
  • The social pressure is constant - you’ll face criticism
  • The results speak for themselves - homeschooled children consistently outperform their schooled peers

Real Stories

Articles and wisdom from families who are actually doing this:

  • Success stories that inspire without sugar-coating reality
  • Challenge stories that prepare without discouraging
  • Practical solutions from people who’ve solved real problems
  • Battle stories from families who’ve stood against state interference

Getting Started with Homeschooling

If you’re new to home education, here’s what you actually need to know:

United Kingdom: You must notify your local authority if withdrawing a child from school. If you’ve never enrolled them, no notification is required. The state does not have the authority to approve or disapprove your decision - you’re informing them, not asking permission.

Other Regions: Requirements vary significantly. Research your local laws, but understand that homeschooling is legal everywhere in the free world. The question isn’t whether you can do it, but what hoops bureaucrats will try to make you jump through.

2. Deschool

If your children have been in conventional schools, they’ll need time to decompress from institutional conditioning. Expect to spend 1-2 months just rediscovering that learning can be enjoyable. Don’t panic about “falling behind” - that’s institutional thinking. Your children are entering a better system.

3. Find Your Method

Read about different homeschooling approaches:

  • Classical education
  • Charlotte Mason
  • Unschooling
  • Unit studies
  • Traditional textbook approach
  • Eclectic (mixing methods)

Don’t stress about choosing perfectly. Most families evolve their approach over time as they discover what works for their specific children.

4. Start Simple

You don’t need expensive curriculum packages. Start with:

  • Quality books from the library
  • Basic math resources
  • Writing practice
  • Time to explore interests
  • Real-world experiences

Add complexity as you discover what works for your family.

5. Connect with Community

Find other homeschooling families. Not because your children need “socialization” (that’s conventional school propaganda), but because you need support from people who understand what you’re doing and why it matters.

6. Ignore the Critics

You will face criticism from:

  • Family members who think you’re ruining your children
  • Friends who don’t understand why you’d reject “free” education
  • Strangers who assume homeschooled children are weird
  • Bureaucrats who resent parents making independent decisions

Smile politely and carry on. Your children’s education is not a democracy.

7. Build Confidence

The hardest part of homeschooling is often the parent’s confidence, not the child’s ability. Remember:

  • You know your children better than any teacher ever will
  • You care about their success more than any institution ever could
  • You can learn alongside them - you don’t need to know everything first
  • Mistakes are part of the process - even “professional” teachers make them constantly

Our Vision: Education as It Should Be

We believe education should be:

  • Personalized - fitted to the individual child, not standardized for institutional convenience
  • Engaging - driven by curiosity and passion, not compliance and testing
  • Relationship-based - rooted in family, not bureaucracy
  • Excellence-focused - aiming for real understanding, not checkbox completion
  • Freedom-oriented - developing independent thinkers, not obedient workers

Conventional schooling delivers none of these. Homeschooling can deliver all of them - if parents have the courage to commit.

Contributing to Fresh Homeschool

The best homeschooling wisdom comes from families in the trenches, not academic theorists. We actively seek contributions from experienced homeschoolers who can share:

  • Practical curriculum reviews
  • Method comparisons based on actual use
  • Regional information and resources
  • Success strategies that work in real life
  • Honest assessments of challenges and solutions

Want to write for Fresh Homeschool? We’re looking for contributors who can share authentic, practical wisdom without the politically-correct filter. If you have real experience and valuable insights, we want to hear from you.

About the Founder

I’m Roland Munyard, and I started Fresh Homeschool in 1999 after experiencing homeschooling in England, South Africa, and Australia. My background lies at the intersection of people, education, and technology - always seeking better ways to help families succeed in their educational journey.

I’m passionate about:

  • Homeschooling - because children deserve better than institutional processing
  • Family - because that’s where real education happens
  • Technology - because tools should serve people, not replace them
  • Education - because learning is too important to leave to bureaucrats

This website represents my commitment to helping families who are brave enough to choose a better path for their children’s education.

Contact and Community

Get in Touch

Email: roland@homeschool.co.uk

Response Time: I typically respond within 24-48 hours during weekdays (I’m homeschooling too, so be patient).

What You Can Contact Me About

  • Getting Started - First steps, legal questions, curriculum advice
  • Method Selection - Which approach fits your family best
  • Resource Recommendations - What works, what doesn’t, what’s worth the money
  • Regional Information - Specific guidance for UK, Australia, or South Africa
  • Encouragement - Sometimes you just need to hear from someone who understands
  • Contributions - Want to write for Fresh Homeschool? Let’s talk.

What to Include

To help me give you the best response:

  • Be specific - Details help me provide better guidance
  • Include ages if asking curriculum questions
  • Mention your location for regional advice
  • Be patient - Quality responses take time

Privacy

I respect your privacy completely. All correspondence stays private unless you specifically ask me to share something publicly (like a resource recommendation). I’ll never share your email or personal information.

Stay Connected

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  • Regular Content - New articles, resources, and insights added regularly
  • Community Input - Your suggestions help shape this resource

The Bottom Line

Homeschooling isn’t for everyone. It’s for parents who:

  • Love their children enough to stand against social pressure
  • Demand excellence rather than accepting mediocrity
  • Take responsibility rather than outsourcing to institutions
  • Believe children deserve personalized education, not standardized processing
  • Are willing to work hard for long-term results

If that’s you, welcome. You’re in the right place.

If you’re looking for easy validation of conventional choices or politically-correct reassurance that all educational approaches are equally valid, you’ll probably find this site uncomfortable. That’s fine. The truth isn’t always comfortable.

Fresh Homeschool exists to support families who’ve chosen the harder but better path. We’re here to provide practical resources, honest assessment, and community support for the journey ahead.

The government schools will produce compliant workers. We’re here to help you raise independent thinkers.

Choose wisely.

If this site has helped your family, share it with other brave families who need these resources.