Free, practical, plain-English help for UK home-educating families.
Whether you're just starting to think about home education or you're deep into GCSE planning, these guides walk you through the things families ask about most — calmly and without jargon.
New to all this? Start here. The whole journey — law, deregistering, planning, exams and records — mapped out in one place.
Read the guide →Your rights, your responsibilities, the role of the Local Authority, and the myths you can safely ignore. The best place to start.
Read the guide →A step-by-step guide to starting home education in England — including the exact letter to send and what happens next.
Read the guide →What to record, how often, and how to keep it stress-free — so an LA enquiry is a five-minute job, not a weekend scramble.
Read the guide →What an LA enquiry actually involves, your rights (a home visit isn't compulsory), and how to prepare without the stress.
Read the guide →Sitting GCSEs as a private candidate: finding exam centres, choosing subjects, costs, timelines, and staying on track.
Read the guide →Why so many home educators choose IGCSEs — exam-only specifications, which boards to pick, and how they compare to GCSEs.
Read the guide →Where to look, what to ask, deadlines and costs — the most important step for home-educated exams, done right and early.
Read the guide →A flexible weekly template for UK families: structuring your week, realistic daily rhythms by age, and keeping it on track.
Read the guide →Plan subjects, build a timetable, track progress and export a Local Authority portfolio — all in one place.
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