In this podcast, we explore all things education and how we are very much in need of new innovative ways of schooling. Many online schools attempt to replicate the traditional schooling structure, which we know is outdated. In this podcast we celebrate some of the innovative things UK Virtual School (UKVS) has adapted to create an online school and education system that is very much suited for the modern world.
Join us as we explore the core values of innovation, curiosity, growth mindset and inclusion & diversity which are embedded in the fabric of UKVS
Find us on www.ukvirtualschool.com
Reach out to us: info@ukvirtualschool.com
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S05E12 Are Home Educated Kids Weird? - Busting The Stereotypes
UK Virtual School isn’t just any online school – We dare to be different! We offer a flexible online British Education adapted for the modern world, catering for Year 1 to iGCSEs for Home Educating families, Expats, and World Schoolers.
Season 5, Episode 12 - Are Home Educated Kids Weird? - Busting the Stereotypes
There's a common question that comes up to home educating parents - "isn't home educating kind of weird?", today Syd busts that stereotype:
➡ Being "weird" is just a label, we love to label things as soon as we can to let the brain make sense of them.
➡ Weird isn't always a negative term, a lot of the giants in business were once labelled weird.
➡ Socialisation in home educated children are just as good if not better than children taught in traditional schooling, and the facts back that up.
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More about Syd (Our Founder)
Syd is the founder and visionary behind UK Virtual School, which was set up in the peak of the pandemic, when the need for an alternative online education system became far more clearer. Syd has worked extensively with home educating families over the last 11 years and has spent her life in the education sector as a qualified teacher in state, grammar and private schools before settling to work full time on her educational projects, namely Femtinos.
Join us as we explore the core values of innovation, curiosity, growth mindset and inclusion & diversity which are embedded in the fabric of UKVS:
💻 Find us on www.ukvirtualschool.com
📩 Reach out to us: info@ukvirtualschool.com
🔗 Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/UkVirtualSchool
🤼 Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291678232050202
27 Oct 2025
S05E11 4 Years at UKVS with Enaya - Online and in-person fun!
UK Virtual School isn’t just any online school – We dare to be different! We offer a flexible online British Education adapted for the modern world, catering for Year 1 to iGCSEs for Home Educating families, Expats, and World Schoolers.
Season 5, Episode 11 - 4 Years at UKVS with Enaya - Online and in-person fun!
In this episode, Syd speaks to Enaya; a UKVS student of 4 years, about her journey from leaving traditional schooling with less confidence and building it back up and becoming an extrovert at UKVS. Here are some key takeaways:
➡ UKVS offer more than just online schooling with many in-person events throughout the year.
➡ Online schooling can raise children's confidence after having it knocked with traditional schooling.
➡ Children can make friends abroad with UKVS and broaden their horizons.
🔗Links:
Interested in Joining Us? Check out this Link: https://ukvirtualschool.co.uk/
Please use your podcast app to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode of UK Virtual School.
More about Syd (Our Founder)
Syd is the founder and visionary behind UK Virtual School, which was set up in the peak of the pandemic, when the need for an alternative online education system became far more clearer. Syd has worked extensively with home educating families over the last 11 years and has spent her life in the education sector as a qualified teacher in state, grammar and private schools before settling to work full time on her educational projects, namely Femtinos.
Join us as we explore the core values of innovation, curiosity, growth mindset and inclusion & diversity which are embedded in the fabric of UKVS:
💻 Find us on www.ukvirtualschool.com
📩 Reach out to us: info@ukvirtualschool.com
🔗 Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/UkVirtualSchool
🤼 Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291678232050202
20 Oct 2025
S05E10 From Law Books to Logarithms: An Unconventional Route to Teaching
UK Virtual School isn’t just any online school – We dare to be different! We offer a flexible online British Education adapted for the modern world, catering for Year 1 to iGCSEs for Home Educating families, Expats, and World Schoolers.
Season 5, Episode 10 - From Law Books to Logarithms: An Unconventional Route to Teaching
In this episode, Syd speaks to Jessica; a UKVS maths teacher, about her journey from learning about law and going straight into teaching maths. Here are some key takeaways:
➡ Going from subject to subject isn't hard if those subjects are even mildly related.
➡ AI likely won't replace good teachers in their roles, they don't offer the human aspect of a teacher.
➡ Being a teacher is really fun and it's really inspiring to see future generations grow and thrive.
🔗Links:
Interested in Joining Us? Check out this Link: https://ukvirtualschool.co.uk/
Please use your podcast app to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode of UK Virtual School.
More about Syd (Our Founder)
Syd is the founder and visionary behind UK Virtual School, which was set up in the peak of the pandemic, when the need for an alternative online education system became far more clearer. Syd has worked extensively with home educating families over the last 11 years and has spent her life in the education sector as a qualified teacher in state, grammar and private schools before settling to work full time on her educational projects, namely Femtinos.
Join us as we explore the core values of innovation, curiosity, growth mindset and inclusion & diversity which are embedded in the fabric of UKVS:
💻 Find us on www.ukvirtualschool.com
📩 Reach out to us: info@ukvirtualschool.com
🔗 Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/UkVirtualSchool
🤼 Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291678232050202
➡ The end of year trips allow students and teachers to become even closer after stabilising a connection online.
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