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The Complete Guide to Home Education in England
Legal framework, compulsory school age, elective home education, Local Authorities, and what “suitable education” means.
Read guide →Guides
Home education, explained plainly.
In-depth guides to help you navigate every aspect of home education in the UK.
Home education in the UK is well-established, legal, and chosen by a growing number of families. These guides cover the practical side: what the law requires, how Local Authority relationships work, how to structure your year, and how to document the learning your family is already doing.
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Home Education in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland
High-level comparison of how home education is framed in each UK nation — laws differ; always use your nation’s official guidance.
Read guide →Getting Started
Choosing Your Educational Approach
Popular philosophies used by UK home educating families — overview only; combine approaches as your family evolves.
Read guide →Reports
How to Write an Effective LA Report
Evidence-rich reports that show provision and progress — without presenting school-style data you do not need.
Read guide →Planning
Planning Your Home Education Year
Lightweight annual and term planning that builds flexibility for real life — illness, interests, and opportunities.
Read guide →Flybrite AI
Using Flybrite AI in Home Education
Practical ways to use Flybrite’s AI features as a helper — you stay the educator.
Read guide →Resources
Home Education on a Budget
Free and low-cost learning in the UK — libraries, museums, community resources, and sensible second-hand buying.
Read guide →SEN
Supporting Special Educational Needs at Home
SEND, EHCPs, and home education — where responsibilities sit and why specialist advice matters.
Read guide →Put the guides into practice