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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.
Looking for fun, educational trips to enrich your learning journey? Educational visits are a fantastic way to bring learning to life—whether you’re exploring history, science, nature, or creativity. Here are just a few ideas that home-educating families often enjoy: • Museums and galleries – from local history to science, transport, or art • Farms and nature reserves – hands-on learning about animals, ecosystems, and sustainability • Historic sites and castles – perfect for history, geography, and storytelling • Zoos and wildlife centres – great for biology, conservation, and observation skills • Libraries and archives – quiet spaces for research, workshops, and discovery • Theatres and live performances – supporting literacy, confidence, and creative thinking • Workshops and factory tours – real-world insight into how things are made • Beaches, forests, and national parks – outdoor learning at its best What are your favourite educational trips or places to visit? Share your ideas below and inspire others.
A quick reminder for home‑educating families: don’t ignore letters or emails from the LA. You don’t have to feel intimidated, but you do need to reply. Even if you disagree with their approach, it’s always better to respond, stay factual, and keep the conversation on your terms. Reach out to us early so we can resolve issues together and help prevent escalation.
Guidance for home education isn’t the same across the UK, so it’s really important to make sure you’re reading the information that applies specifically to your nation. England, Wales, and Scotland each have their own legal frameworks, expectations, and official documents, and mixing them up can lead to unnecessary confusion or stress. Some advice shared online is well‑intentioned but not always accurate for your area, which is why double‑checking your nation’s official guidance is essential. When things feel unclear, remember that you don’t have to figure it out alone — we have knowledgeable specialists who understand the differences between each nation’s requirements and can help you navigate the correct process with confidence
Learning doesn’t always have to happen at a desk. Sometimes, the most meaningful moments of growth begin with simple curiosity. That’s the beauty of strewing. Strewing is the gentle art of placing beautiful, interesting, or thought-provoking materials where children can naturally discover them — a book on the coffee table, art supplies by the window, a puzzle waiting to be explored. No lessons. No pressure. Just invitations to wonder. When we trust curiosity, learning unfolds in the most magical ways. Children follow their interests, dive deep into what excites them, and build a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Sometimes all it takes is setting the stage — and letting curiosity lead the way. Have you experienced the magic of strewing?
A reminder that the law has not changed yet, and therefore our advice remains the same, that you do not have to meet the LA, and we strongly advise against it, here's an explanation of why. https://educationalfreedom.org.uk/why-accepting-la-visits-and-or-providing-samples-of-work-is-dangerous-for-all-home-educators/
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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