When child-led home education becomes neglect
Whether you chose home education or came to it as a last resort, your duty remains the same – to provide an education that is suitable to your child. For…
Educational Freedom is a non-profit organisation providing Home Education information and support. Our primary purpose is ensuring all Home Educators have access to FREE information and support. We aim to provide everything you could ever need to know about Home Education.
A great way of ensuring your Home Education journey goes smoothly is to read all of this website. The menu at the top will help you navigate each section.
Making the decision to Home Educate can be daunting. But be assured that there is plenty of support out there! There are lots of families that have been in your situation, and we have supported tens of thousands of them.
Read through all of our website to learn all about Home Education. Use the menu to navigate through all of our pages especially the WHAT TO DO FIRST page for your country. Navigating through each page in turn really will help you understand everything you need to do. Then move on to the dealing with the LA section.
PLEASE NOTE: MOST PAGES SHOULD NOT BE READ AS A STAND ALONE PAGE, ENSURE YOU READ THE INFO IN OTHER MENTIONED PAGES TOO.
Where to find us after you've read our website.
Here’s a sneak peak at our public FB page feed where we share factual info as well as fun memes. Join our closed group for advice and to chat to other home educators.
Is your child feeling anxious or upset about going back to school next week? Are mornings becoming a daily battle? Is school just not a place where your child feels happy or understood right now? For many families, school doesn’t work—and that’s more common than people realise. Children may have additional needs that aren’t being met, feel overwhelmed or bored, struggle with long days, bullying, or simply learn better in a different way. Some children thrive when they can move, explore, and learn at their own pace. And here’s something important to remember: you don’t need a “big reason” to choose home education. Wanting something different for your child is reason enough. Home education is very rarely what people imagine. It looks different for every family and every child. Without school hours, learning can happen through play, experiences, parks, museums, friendships, and real life. Teens often do better learning later in the day, and home education allows that flexibility. No doors are closed. You can still have or apply for an EHCP. GCSEs are still an option (though not compulsory), and colleges and universities value the independence and self-motivation home-educated young people develop. You can work and home educate. You can be a single parent and home educate. You can be disabled and home educate. It’s about finding what works for your family. And home education doesn’t have to look like school at home—unless that’s what suits you. Home education is an option, and more families should know that. Please share so others know they have choices.
Think you know everything about home education? You might be surprised. Our website offers clear, factual information that often challenges common assumptions — helping you understand not just what you think you know, but what you may not yet have considered. Take some time to explore so you can make informed decisions and avoid potential issues before they arise. #EducationalFreedom #HomeEducation #HomeEd #Information #Guidance
BRAND NEW Easy Read version of our report writing guide is now available, along with our revamped comprehensive guide, both available on our website now. We would love your feedback. We hope these changes make replying to LA enquiries less stressful, both guides include everything the LA needs to know about the education.
🌿 Finding Your People in the Home Ed World 🤗✨ Home education isn’t just about books and projects — it’s about connection. 💛 If you’re wondering how to find your tribe, here are some gentle ways to start: 1️⃣ Show Up – Join a local meet-up, park day, or group activity. The first step is just being there. 🌼 2️⃣ Be Curious – Ask about others’ learning journeys — everyone’s story is different and inspiring. 3️⃣ Share a Little – Offer to host a craft morning, a walk, or a simple playdate. Friendship grows from small, real moments. 4️⃣ Join Online Spaces – Local Facebook groups or WhatsApp chats often lead to real-life friendships! Post in our national group to find folks who may not yet be in the local group. 5️⃣ Be Patient & Kind – Finding your people takes time — but they’re out there, learning and laughing too. 🌈 Because home education isn’t a solo adventure — it’s a community built one smile, one chat, and one shared picnic at a time. 🧺💬 #HomeEducation #FindingCommunity #HomeEdFriends #LearningTogether #FamilyLearning #HomeEdJourney
We have many decades of hands on Home Education experience between us and many years as a professional support service.
Our team is made up of people from all walks of life, and all styles of Home Education.
We never have, nor will we ever, charge Home Educators a fee to access our website, personal support or anything else.
However, we do have costs such as web hosting, so feel free to donate.
Our aim is that our website contains everything you should need to know.
Beyond that we have a Facebook Page where you can connect with other Home Educators and our amazing admin team. We also have the option to contact us, for those times where you don’t have Facebook.
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