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.
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
Have you recorded your secondary school placement for your child and something doesn’t feel right? You don’t think secondary will suit your child, you don’t think their needs will be met, you don’t agree with the massive overload of work and home work… whatever your reason it’s important to know that school is not actually compulsory. You can home educate instead. And our website is the best place to find out everything you need to know. We can bet that home ed is not what you expect it will be. Group link: https://m.facebook.com/groups/educationalfreedomgroup/ Website link: www.educationalfreedom.org.uk
🌿 Starting a Local Home Ed Group – It’s Easier Than You Think! 🤝✨ Dreaming of a little community where families can learn, play, and grow together? Here’s how to start your own local home ed group: 1️⃣ Spread the word - Let your local facebook groups know. Let everyone know! 🌱 2️⃣ Find a Spot – Parks, libraries, community halls, or even your garden can make the perfect meet-up space. 3️⃣ Pick a Rhythm – Weekly nature walks, monthly project days, or casual coffee mornings — consistency helps! 4️⃣ Share the Load – Everyone can bring something — a story, a craft, a snack, or a smile. 💛 5️⃣ Keep It Simple – Focus on connection over perfection. Kids (and adults!) learn best when they feel at home. Learning together builds friendships, confidence, and joy — right where you are. 🌈 “Community begins when we show up.” 💬 #HomeEducation #LearningTogether #CommunityLearning #HomeEdLife #FamilyLearning
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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