Resources & Links
Official guidance, support organisations, and helpful tools for UK home educators.
🏛️Official Government Guidance
GOV.UK — Educating your child at home
The official government page. Start here for the definitive guidance.
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (legislation.gov.uk)
The full text of the Act. Long and legal, but the authoritative source.
EHE Policy Search — Search your council's EHE policy
Search for your specific LA's EHE policy and procedures.
🤝Support Organisations
Education Otherwise
The longest-running UK home education charity. Offers advice, local contacts, and support. Members get legal advice line access.
HSLDA UK (Home School Legal Defence Association)
Legal support and advice for home educators in the UK. Membership provides legal representation if you face enforcement action.
Ed Yourself
Practical support, FAQ, and resources. Particularly strong on the Children's Wellbeing Act details and updates.
The HomeEd Daily
News and updates for the UK home education community, including Bill progress and guidance releases.
🔍Finding Your EHE Team
📚Learning Resources
Khan Academy (free)
Free online courses from primary through A-Level equivalent. Excellent for Maths, Science, Computing.
BBC Bitesize (free)
Free resources covering the National Curriculum from Reception to GCSE.
OpenLearn (free)
Free Open University courses. Great for older students wanting to explore subjects in depth.
Oak National Academy
Free video lessons and resources, originally created during the pandemic. Covers all primary and secondary subjects.