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Since schools closed in March, parents everywhere have been trying their best to keep their kids keep learning at home. Parenting can often feel like a juggling act anyway, and throwing in working from home too makes for quite a challenge. Recently we asked 700 parents how they\u2019ve been doing it*, and here\u2019s what they had to say.<\/p>\n

Putting your “teacher” hat on<\/h2>\n

Out of the parents we surveyed, 45% said that they\u2019d tried to teach their child something themselves.<\/strong> If you\u2019re fluent in French<\/a> or a master of Maths<\/a> then helping your child with these might come easily to you, but if it\u2019s been 20+ years since you sat your O Levels, you could struggle to help with the latest GCSEs.<\/p>\n

When we asked parents what subjects they found the toughest to teach, 46% parents agreed that Maths was the hardest to help their child with.<\/strong> This was followed by English<\/strong><\/a> with 32% of the vote, and Chemistry<\/strong><\/a> with 30%. So if you really can\u2019t tell your pathogens from your particles, how can you make sure your child doesn\u2019t miss out?<\/p>\n

How parents are finding help when they can\u2019t teach a subject themselves<\/h2>\n

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53% booked an online tutor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding help from an expert<\/a> can give your child the focused support they need. With MyTutor, all our tutors are from top UK unis, so they studied the same subjects as your child in the past few years. They can explain tricky subjects to your child in a way they\u2019ll really understand, and their up-to-date curriculum knowledge means lessons are focused on what they need to learn.<\/p>\n

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48% helped them find other online learning resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another great way to learn from home without you bending over backwards is to find online learning material they can use. From TedEd<\/a> to BBC Bitesize<\/a> to P.E. with Joe Wicks<\/a>, you can find hours of fun and subject-specific resources for your kids to learn with. See our blog about setting up homeschooling for a longer list of top online learning resources.<\/p>\n

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47% tried my best to teach them anyway<\/strong><\/p>\n

To any parents to have read up on a new subject to help their child, we salute you! Even if you\u2019re not an expert, having a bash at something you\u2019re not confident with can be a fun way to get more involved with your child\u2019s education. If it\u2019s causing more stress than it\u2019s helping them though, you might want to give yourself a break with another option.<\/p>\n

21% contacted their teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although schools are all closed, most teachers are still working hard to bring regular learning material and activities to their pupils. If your child is really struggling with a subject, try reaching out to their teacher by email to see if they can offer some personalised advice.<\/p>\n

11% found help from another family member or friend<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite the UK being under lockdown, many families and communities are staying closely connected online. So while you might not know what was going on in Germany in 1526, someone in your community might know, and be more than happy to share their knowledge over a video chat. If you have kids of different ages at home, an older child could try helping their younger siblings with subjects they studied previously.<\/p>\n

Beyond the curriculum<\/h2>\n

Keeping your child\u2019s core learning is a concern for all parents at the moment, and if that\u2019s all you manage to do you deserve a pat on the back. Many parents are also using this time to get them learning things they wouldn\u2019t at school. From our survey, 51% said they\u2019d been doing just that, with cooking, gardening and a new language the most popular extra-curricular subjects. Coding lessons<\/a>, creative projects and musical instruments are also some common answers we saw, as well as \u201cfreestyle disco\u201d, \u201carmy planning\u201d, \u201cironing\u201d, \u201centrepreneurship\u201d and \u201cdebating\u201d among many more original subjects! If you\u2019d like to add something new to your child\u2019s home learning, have a think about the skills that you\u2019ve got to hand and have a go sharing your knowledge.<\/p>\n

And don’t forget, whatever level of homeschooling you’re managing to provide at this tough time – parents, you’re doing great.<\/p>\n

*Data from a MyTutor survey of 700 parents (customers and non-customers) in April 2020<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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