useful links
Explore our list of useful links below.
topics and items of interest
Homeschooling for Multiple Intelligences
My Pedagogical Creed by John Dewey (1897)
Irish / Gaeilge
Books
Overcoming Dyslexia
Author: Sally Shaywitz
The cutting-edge research is translated into an easy-to-follow plan of action, offering help and hope to all who have reading problems and to their families as well.
The Explosive Child
Author: Ross Greene
Groundbreaking, research-based approach to understanding and parenting children who frequently exhibit severe fits of temper and other challenging behaviors.
Equipped for reading success
Author: David Kilpatrick
More than an explanation of current research, Equipped for Reading Success is a complete program for training phonemic awareness.
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
Author: Dr. Laura Markham
Using mindfulness and connection to raise resilient, joyful children and rediscover your love of parenting.
The Brain That Changes Itself
Author: Norman Doidge
Stories of personal triumph from the frontiers of brain science.
Quiet
Author: Susan Cain
The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking.
The Highly Sensitive Child
Author: Elaine Aron
A guide for highly sensitive children and their caregivers.
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
Authors: Gabor Maté and Gordon Neufeld
Tackle one of the most disturbing and misunderstood trends of our time – peers replacing parents in the lives of our children.
online courses (some free)
Artzone Lessons/Camps
£2 Tuition Hub
Clonlara Online learning
IBM E-Learning
Acellus Learning Accelerator
Khan Academy
IXL
Outschool
Future Learn
Udemy
Alison
Educational resources
Artzone
Artzone Studios is a hub of creativity with classes for all ages and a range of in-person & online class options over Zoom!
RTE – Homeschool Hub
Full curriculum for Primary, Secondary, 16+. Fully animated, sensory friendly learning resource. Activities and youtube videos.
https://www.rte.ie/learn/home-school-hub/2022/0829/1319473-resources-revision/
Find a QQI course
Find information and listings for QQI Certified Online Courses & Distance Learning Courses in Ireland
https://www.findacourse.ie/courses/ireland/online-learning/page/4/
iScoil – QQI for 13-16 yrs & qualifications
Empowering young people to re-engage in learning and succeed in their educational goals. iScoil is a non-profit online learning service that offers young people a pathway to learning, accreditation and progression.
National Learning Network (NLN)
In-person courses located throughout the country, offering assistance to help people gain the necessary learning and qualifications to move on to 3rd level. Offers specialised help and support.
National Adult Literacy association (NALA)
Multi-sensory courses applicable to life. Single courses or Level 1 – 3 general learning courses. QQI certified courses.
Oxford Specialist Tutors
These immense tutors help everyone and anyone find their superpowers and unlock potential. Neuro-diverse learning, dyslexia or any life challenge can be conquered with these caring and kind tutors.
TTRS
Touch-typing, reading & spelling. Need help with writing, reading, spelling. This multi-sensory program is great for people with or without dyslexia. Great subject matter choice for all ages and adults. Top class learning app.
Scribblenauts
English spelling and vocabulary game for Android.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.scribblenauts3&hl=en&gl=US
Life of Fred
Maths as a personal story. A unique take on maths.
History of the world
History of the world in 100 objects
Scoilnet
Scoilnet is the Department of Education and Skills (DES) official portal for Irish education resources.
Irish Curriculum
Outline of the Irish curriculum
Homeschool.ie
Online videos covering both Primary and Secondary curriculum.
Premier Tuition
Online school for Primary and Secondary levels. Also helps with study skills. Both 1:1 and group classes. Principal: Anne-Marie
BBC Bitesize
Full curriculum for Primary, Secondary, 16+. Fully animated, sensory friendly learning resource. If interested contact it@henireland.org and we will help you set this up.
irish support organisations
homeschooling websites
Home Education Switzerland
Our association connects and supports privately educated families in Switzerland.
Asociación para la Libre Educatión (A.L.E.)
A Spanish network for HE families.
Homeschool Central
Homeschool Central is a US website with plenty of resources links.
Homeschool.com
Provides outrageously beautiful tools, product reviews, guides, advice, and support to all homeschooling families.
John Holt’s Growing Without Schooling
The radical end of the Home Ed spectrum. The site gives access to their G.W.S. Newsletter – and more.
Home Education Scotland
Home Education Scotland is Scotland’s largest and most active home education charity.
Scottish Home Education Forum
An online network providing independent information, peer support and advocacy for home educating families in Scotland.
Alternative Learning
Alternative Learning advocates alternative learning concepts and environments in which the interests and choices of children are recognised as crucial to real learning. They are a worldwide network of Natural Learners, unschoolers, and support groups, linked together by map.
Home Education Advisory Service
Home Education Advisory Service is a UK-based national home education charity.
HEdNI
Home Education in Northern Ireland
Schooldays.ie
Schooldays.ie is Ireland’s online resource for parents and teachers.
Education Otherwise
A UK-based membership organisation which provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school, and for those who wish to uphold the freedom of families to take proper responsibility for the education of their children.