Resources for all

Resources

BecomingX Education Home Edition - independent support for parents and homeschoolers to help students build skills and support learning, behaviours and emotions.
Libraries - join the library to get free access to over 2 million books, eBooks, audiobooks, online resources. Library members can access our online reference library including homework resources and find out about events and activities in your local library

Education advice

Department of Education - responsible for education and children's services in England
Education Otherwise - a UK charity offering information and support to families providing home education
Home Education Advisory Service - advice and practical support for families who wish to educate their children at home
National Curriculum - sets out the programmes of study and attainment targets for all subjects at all 4 key stages.
Step Education - for families who experience interruptions to education due to travelling or cultural reasons

Outdoor schools

Fir Tree Forest School
Outdoor Schools - All areas of the curriculum can be delivered using the outdoors, children offered regular outdoor learning opportunities often become active participants in their own learning and take ‘ownership’ of their own local natural environments.

Virtual schools and online resources

Educational days out

Kent is home to many attractions that provide self-guided and group tours for home-educated children. Take a look at their websites below to find out what they have to offer, including prices and online resources.

Visit the Kent Attractions website for a list of educational visits. For ideas on days out for your child with special needs, visit our SEND Information Hub.

Family hubs

Staff in our family hubs are happy to talk to you about anything you need support and advice on. Whether this be education, employment and training, whatever your needs we are here to help.