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Home education, made clearer.
Practical guides to the things every UK home-ed parent wonders about: starting out, deregistering, the council and the register, and the everyday learning in between. Written by parents, checked against the guidance.Plain-English guides for UK home-ed parents. Starting out, deregistering, the council and the everyday learning in between.
The Complete Guide to Home Education in EnglandLegal framework, compulsory school age, elective home education, Local Authorities, and what “suitable education” means.Read the guide →01 · ESSENTIAL
Essential
4 guides
- 01.1The Complete Guide to Home Education in EnglandLegal framework, compulsory school age, elective home education, Local Authorities, and what “suitable education” means.2 min read2 min readRead →
- 01.2Home Education in Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandHigh-level comparison of how home education is framed in each UK nation. Laws differ; always use your nation’s official guidance.3 min read3 min readRead →
- 01.3Home Education and the Law: Your Rights, ExplainedA calm, plain-English guide to home education law in England: what you must do, what you do not, and the council's real powers and limits.9 min read9 min readRead →
- 01.4Local Authority Visits & Contact: What to ExpectA calm, rights-aware guide for England on local authority contact, informal enquiries, home visits, and replying in writing.6 min read6 min readRead →
02 · GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
5 guides
- 02.1Choosing Your Educational ApproachPopular philosophies used by UK home educating families (overview only). Combine approaches as your family evolves.1 min read1 min readRead →
- 02.2How to Start Home Education in the UK (Step by Step)A calm, practical first-30-days guide to home educating in the UK: the decision, the deregistration letter, the local authority, and your first week.7 min read7 min readRead →
- 02.3How to Deregister Your Child from School to Home EducateA calm, step-by-step guide to deregistering your child from school in England, with a letter template and the special-school exception explained.8 min read8 min readRead →
- 02.4Deschooling: Helping Your Child (and You) AdjustA calm guide to deschooling after leaving school: why it matters, how long it takes, what to do in the early weeks, and the quiet signs it's working.7 min read7 min readRead →
- 02.5Socialisation and Friendships in Home EducationA calm, practical look at how home-educated children make friends, debunking the myth and showing you where to find groups, clubs and community.7 min read7 min readRead →
03 · PLANNING
Planning
3 guides
- 03.1Planning Your Home Education YearLightweight annual and term planning that builds flexibility for real life: illness, interests, and opportunities.1 min read1 min readRead →
- 03.2GCSEs & Exams for Home-Educated ChildrenA calm, practical guide to how home-educated children sit GCSEs and IGCSEs as private candidates: exam centres, costs, coursework-free specs and timelines.6 min read6 min readRead →
- 03.3Building a Home Education Routine That SticksHow many hours home education really takes, plus calm, age-by-age day shapes that flex around real family life without burning anyone out.7 min read7 min readRead →
04 · REPORTS
Reports
2 guides
- 04.1How to Write an Effective LA ReportHow to write a clear, calm account of your child's education if you choose to send one: what to put in, what you never have to send, and how long it needs to be.2 min read2 min readRead →
- 04.2Record Keeping for Home Educators (Without the Overwhelm)A calm guide to home-ed record keeping in England: why light-touch records help, what to capture, and simple systems that fit a busy week.6 min read6 min readRead →
05 · RESOURCES
Resources
4 guides
- 05.1Home Education on a BudgetFree and low-cost learning in the UK: libraries, museums, community resources, and sensible second-hand buying.1 min read1 min readRead →
- 05.2Teaching Your Child to Read at HomeA calm, practical guide to teaching reading at home: phonics basics, the stages, free resources, reluctant readers, and when not to worry.6 min read6 min readRead →
- 05.3Teaching Maths at Home: A Calm ApproachA reassuring, practical guide to home-educating maths in the UK: mastery vs spiral, free resources, real-life numeracy, and filling your own gaps.7 min read7 min readRead →
- 05.4Funding, Benefits and Financial Support for Home EducatorsAn honest UK guide to home education funding: there's no automatic money in England, but here's the real help, grants and exam support that do exist.6 min read6 min readRead →
06 · SEN
SEN
1 guide
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