Home education – The importance of ensuring the LA act within the law – before the laws change.
Case study 1.My EHE person is really friendly, we chat every 3 months. We…
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.
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There are lots of reasons people do not agree to Home Education and lots of reasons they believe it is a bad idea. Many do not understand what Home Education is, all we ask is a little bit of your time to read this article and hopefully we can explain many of the misconceptions as well as explain some of the many benefits. https://educationalfreedom.org.uk/why-is-home-education-amazing/
Weekends are perfect for creative, low‑pressure projects. Try leaf printing, natural mandalas, bark rubbings, or building tiny habitats for imaginary creatures. Bring a small art kit outdoors — pencils, watercolours, glue, paper — and let your child choose what to create. You can also photograph interesting textures or colours and turn them into a collage later. Creative work outdoors encourages mindfulness, observation, and self‑expression. There’s no right or wrong way to do it; the process is the learning.
Physical activity outdoors supports both mental and physical health, and it doesn’t need to be structured. Walking, climbing, balancing, running, and free play all help children regulate emotions, build strength, and develop coordination. You can create simple obstacle courses, try geocaching, or explore new footpaths around Pulborough. Even a short walk can reset the day when energy feels scattered. Outdoor movement is especially helpful for neurodivergent learners who benefit from sensory input and open space. It’s learning, wellbeing, and connection all in one.
We are sometimes asked ‘How do I know what to teach?’ or ‘How do I know what they should be learning?’ This article is just a few examples of how home education can work. Remember you legally must provide an education suitable to your individual child - https://educationalfreedom.org.uk/examples-of-home-ed-life/
Outdoor science is perfect for hands‑on learners. Children can test ideas, investigate natural materials, observe weather changes, or explore habitats. Simple experiments — sinking and floating, shadows, soil textures, water flow — help them understand scientific concepts through real experience. You can bring magnifying glasses, pots for temporary observation, or a small field guide to identify what you find. The key is to let your child lead the exploration and ask questions. Science becomes far more meaningful when it’s rooted in real‑world discovery rather than abstract explanations.
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.
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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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