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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.
These are articles and news updates, to be read as extra to the rest of our site.
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.
Working While Home Educating Many parents assume they can’t work and home educate, but plenty of families successfully balance both. It often involves creative routines, flexible hours, shared responsibilities, or using pockets of time throughout the day. Home education doesn’t have to mirror school hours — learning can happen mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends. If you work while home educating, what tips or routines have helped you most? Your experience could be incredibly valuable to others.
Why Keep Communication in Writing with Your Local Authority When discussing home education with your local authority, it’s important to keep communication in writing whenever possible. Written records provide a clear account of conversations, agreements, and any information shared, which can prevent misunderstandings or miscommunication later. Having everything documented also helps protect your family’s legal position and ensures there is an accurate record if questions or disputes arise. Whether it’s emails, letters, or official forms, written communication gives clarity, accountability, and peace of mind. In home education, staying organised and having a paper trail isn’t just practical — it’s a way to safeguard your family and your child’s education journey.
Science isn't something that only happens in laboratories. It's happening all around us, every single day. That steaming kettle on the kitchen counter? It's a brilliant example of energy transfer. A bicycle demonstrates forces, friction, balance, and motion. Even a humble toaster is packed with science, from electricity and heat to the materials it's made from. One of the best ways for children to learn science is by exploring the things they already use and see every day. When they discover how everyday objects work, scientific concepts become real, meaningful, and much easier to remember. Why not challenge your child to become a science detective? Choose an object from around the home and investigate it together. 🧐 What materials is it made from? ⚡ What type of energy does it use? 🔄 What forces are acting on it? 💡 How does it do the job it was designed for? These simple conversations help children develop critical thinking skills and begin to see science as something living, practical, and relevant to their own lives. So, what everyday object has sparked curiosity in your home recently?
Educational Freedom is continually working to combat the spread of incorrect information related to home education and legislative bills. In a landscape where misleading or inaccurate content often surfaces, it’s more important than ever to rely on trustworthy and accurate sources. We encourage you to seek information from reputable organisations like ourselves to stay well-informed and confident in your home education journey.
Here are practical ways to educate outside while still meeting learning goals: • Nature-Based Learning Use parks, gardens, or backyards to teach science through observation. Identify plants, insects, weather patterns, and ecosystems. Encourage children to keep a simple nature journal with notes or drawings. • Reading and Writing Outdoors Bring books, notebooks, or clipboards outside. Reading under a tree or writing stories inspired by nature often increases focus and creativity. • Math in Real Life Practice maths by measuring sticks and leaves, counting steps, estimating distances, or tracking time during walks. Everyday outdoor activities naturally support numeracy skills. • Hands-On Science Conduct simple experiments outdoors such as exploring shadows, testing soil types, observing water flow, or building basic structures to learn about balance and forces. • Physical Education and Wellbeing Outdoor learning supports movement, coordination, and mental health. Walking lessons, outdoor games, and free play all contribute to a balanced education. • Flexible Structure Outdoor home education does not need to be rigid. Short lessons, curiosity-led discussions, and exploration often result in deeper understanding than formal worksheets. Learning outside encourages curiosity, independence, and a strong connection to the natural world. #HomeEducation #OutdoorLearning #HomeeducationLife #NatureStudy #LearningThroughPlay
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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