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Our guide to elective home education

There are many reasons you may decide to educate your child at home. It may be because:

  • of your religion
  • it's a personal preference
  • your child's specific need
  • you need to as a short term intervention.

If you are educating your child at home, you need to make sure you are giving them a suitable full time education from the start of the term following their 5th birthday.

See our school term dates and information about school age.

In this section

  • Before educating your child at home

    Are you thinking about educating your child at home? Learn more about the process, and read case studies from parents who have gone through it.

  • What to teach your child at home

    Learn about the different ways in which you can educate your child at home, and how to prepare them for their future.

  • How we can help you

    Learn how we can help you through this process, and how we will support you and your child.

  • Letting the school know

    Once you're happy to continue to educate your child at home, read how to let your child's school know. If your child isn't registered, see who to speak to.

  • Exams

    If your child is of an age to take their GCSEs or A-Levels find out what to do to prepare them for exams and coursework.

  • College, employment and training

    If you have a home educated child aged 14+, discover what they can do with their future including college, further education or training.

  • Going back to school

    If your circumstances have changed and your child will be going back to school, read what to do next.

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