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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.
We are pleased to confirm that Educational Freedom's application for permission to intervene in the following Supreme Court appeals has been GRANTED: - R (on the application of Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited T/A Emmanuel School and others) v Chancellor of the Exchequer and others - R (on the application of BYL (by their litigation friend BAU)) and another v Chancellor of the Exchequer and another Over the coming weeks, we will explain why we considered it essential from a home education perspective to be an intervener. If your journey to home education has been impacted by VAT changes on independent schools and we do not already know your story please reach out to us.
Home Education Facts Matter Too often, families encounter misconceptions about home education. "They won't socialise." "They'll miss out." "You need to be a teacher." The reality is that home education takes many forms, and thousands of families successfully provide rich, personalised learning experiences every day. Want to learn more about home education law, parental rights and the realities of educating outside school? Visit Educational Freedom: https://educationalfreedom.org.uk/ Knowledge is empowering. Let's make sure families have access to accurate information.
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.
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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