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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.
Look I know that many home educators really look forward to this time of year when the museums and parks are quieter again, and regular home ed gatherings resume. But this post is for those of us who find this time of year a bit of a sting, it reopens old wounds and leaves us feeling a bit quiet. I want you to know I see you- this one is for us. For some of us all the 'back to school ' stuff can be a bit of a struggle; it can bring up a lot of difficult memories when all the 'back to school' photos are on our newsfeeds. It can be really mixed emotions when you know that whilst home education is what is best for your child's wellbeing, it can be hard thinking about how the school system failed our children, the trauma they endured, and a pang of sadness that the system is just not welcoming of their wonderful neurodivergent ways. Lots of mixed emotions for me today- yes I am happy that we home ed, that is the best choice for my child, and we have a wonderful network of home ed friends and activities. But also I am sad that school is effectively not an option for them because of how the system treats children like mine. It's okay to feel both things. What's most important is my child is happy, safe and learning. We love our home ed journey and inclusive home ed community. #backtoschool #notbacktoschool #senhomeeducation #educationalfreedom #homelearning #homeeducationfamily #homeeducator #homeedfamily #homeedlife #specialeducationalneeds
Home education for me was not really planned. It was a knee jerk reaction to lack of support and lack of understanding of my sons SEN (dyslexia) and school anxiety. I whipped him one morning when I couldn’t face the tears and struggles to get him into school anymore.
Help us map what’s really happening across Local Authorities. Educational Freedom is running a quick, anonymous survey to gather real experiences from home‑educating families. No personal details are requested or stored — we’re simply looking for patterns. Add your voice: Educational Freedom survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5xB-2S_ckg_Jokbs_uqfvantQCEaPGXSi2qEKZDgpVJIjzA/viewform Every response helps.
DON'T PANIC!! One of things we have noticed is theres a lot worry about what would happen if the LA decided your report didn't provide enough information. This does not mean that your child will be sent straight to school. There is a process and we can help you! Click on and check out the wonderful flow diagram to see the LA process! More information can be found on our website where we also have specialised areas for Scotland as well as England & Wales #homeedmum #homeedplanning #learningfromhome #homeeducate #homeeducationrocks #homeeducationlife #homeedideas #homeedLA #homeeducationadventure #homelearning #learningathome #EducationalFreedom #homeeducator #homeeducationuk #homeeducation #homeeducating #homeedfamily
A simple bit of info for new home educators. With a simple message. Home education is not school at home. And ‘professionals’ often are not giving correct advice. You’re in charge of your kids education, make sure you know all the facts. #homeedmum #homeedplanning #learningfromhome #homeeducate #homeeducationrocks #homeeducationlife #homeedLA #homeedideas
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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