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An Introduction to Natural History (5 sessions – £45) An online, tutor-led small group short course for home educated / homeschooling students

Course Summary: A perfect course for anyone interested in Natural History, as well as anyone considering doing the Natural History GCSE. In this fun and interactive course, we get to know some local organisms, their habitats and how they interact within their ecosystems. Learners will be encouraged to keep nature journals during the course and document and research what they are seeing. Ideas for field studies will be given and we will consider how we can have a positive impact on our environment both now and in response to future challenges. This course is also available as part of an upper KS3 Science Curriculum Bundle.

Who This Course is For: Young people aged 13+ yrs

What this Course Includes: Each small-group short course includes: weekly video tutorials (avail. 24/7); support learning materials / documents / resources; weekly activities (such as projects, quizzes, assignments with personal feedback, etc. ); direct access to a passionate, knowledgeable tutor; easy access via the online “Canvas” learning platform (and Zoom). And on this page, you’ll find a detailed document describing how online short courses work, that you can browse/download.

Course Tutor: HomeMadeEducation’s Science tutor and former home educator, Lucy

Availability/Schedule:
i) Currently available to enrol and start at any time, and proceed at your own pace
ii) Live – April 2026

Course Format (“Flexi/Recorded“): Currently available for enrolment in the “Online, Flexible Timing/Recorded format” to start at any time
Course Format (“Live/Real-time“): Next available starting Tuesday April 21st, 12:00 – 1:00 (2026)

How to Enrol / Request Further Details: Just complete the form below or send an email using the details below

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FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions) : many of your questions may be answered here, on our FAQ page: if not, do please send Kate an email and she’ll answer your query as soon as possible

HomeMadeEducation tutors have a wide range of degrees, including P.H.D. degrees, Masters Degrees, PGCE and teaching degrees. You’ll also find tutors with qualifications in SEND teaching, tutors that are published authors, tutors that are award winning designers, and tutors that are experienced exam board examiners. HomeMadeEducation tutors are all current or former home educators.