Home education guides
Plain-English guides to home educating in England — getting started, the law, exams, and everyday life.
- Getting started
Considering Home Education? Start Here
Thinking about home education in England? Here's what you need to know: it's legal, it's your choice, and nearly everyone worries about the same things.
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Home education worries & myths — the reassuring reality
Worried you're not doing enough? About socialising or qualifications? You're not alone. Here's the honest truth behind the common myths.
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How to start home educating in England
Your first steps to home educating: notification, legal right, what to do in month one, teaching styles compared. A plain-English UK guide.
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How to deregister your child from school for home education
Step-by-step guide to removing your child from school roll in England. Regulation 8(1)(d), letter template, EHCP edge cases, timeline.
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Do you have to register home education in England?
New home education registration rules 2026: what changed, what you need to do, National Curriculum explained. Plain-English guide for parents.
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GCSEs when home educating — exams, centres, and costs
How to enter GCSEs as a private candidate, find an exam centre, and understand costs. Complete guide to home-educated exams in England.
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Home education costs and a typical day
Home education can cost anything from nothing to a few hundred pounds a month — most families spend around £30–£150 a month. Explore what families actually spend.
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