Advertising and affiliate disclosure
Some websites and social media accounts are not always clear about partnerships or affiliate links. I prefer to be fully open about it. This page explains exactly how advertising, gifted items, and affiliate links work on The Home Ed Daily.
The Home Ed Daily is an independent UK home education website, created to share useful information, resources, reviews and experiences with other home educating families. Most of the content I publish is unpaid, and many of the websites, books and resources I recommend have no commercial connection to The Home Ed Daily. However, I also work with selected businesses and organisations through affiliate partnerships, gifted reviews, sponsored content and advertising. These arrangements help cover the costs of running and maintaining the website.
I believe readers should always know when there's a commercial relationship behind something they're reading, so here's how it works.
Affiliate links
Some links on The Home Ed Daily are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only consider affiliate partnerships with businesses, products and services that I believe are relevant to home educating families. Wherever possible, I also try to arrange discounts or special offers for readers.
Affiliate advertising is identified clearly alongside the relevant content or links.
Sponsored articles and advertising
The Home Ed Daily occasionally publishes paid guest articles, reviews and features, as well as advertising banners and promotional content created through partnerships with businesses and organisations. Commercial content is clearly identified as advertising so readers can distinguish it from unpaid editorial material. All collaborations are subject to editorial approval. I don't accept advertising or paid content simply because someone is willing to pay for it, and I reserve the right to edit, decline or remove material that doesn't meet The Home Ed Daily's standards.
Gifted products and reviews
Sometimes I'm offered books, educational resources, subscriptions or other products to try without charge. Where I publish content as a result of receiving a gifted product or complimentary access, I disclose that relationship clearly. Receiving a product doesn't guarantee a review or any other coverage, and it certainly doesn't guarantee a positive opinion. When I write a hands-on review, I aim to give readers an accurate account of what I've experienced, including anything I particularly liked, anything that didn't work so well and who I think the product or service might suit.
Independent recommendations and resource directories
Most of the links on The Home Ed Daily are included purely because they offer something useful or interesting to home educating families. They aren't paid placements or affiliate partnerships. My resource directories also include websites and services I haven't necessarily tested personally. These listings are intended to help families discover different options, rather than acting as individual endorsements of every provider. I do my best to check information and keep links up to date, but websites, prices, services and availability can change. It's always worth checking the details directly with a provider before purchasing or signing up.
Editorial independence
Whether I'm sharing a free resource, reviewing a gifted product or working on a paid collaboration, I aim to be fair, accurate and transparent. Commercial relationships are disclosed, and I don't offer guaranteed positive reviews. My editorial decisions are guided by what I believe is relevant, useful and appropriate for The Home Ed Daily's readers. I know how much families rely on recommendations from people they trust. I take that responsibility seriously.
Thank you for supporting The Home Ed Daily, whether that's by reading an article, sharing a resource or choosing to purchase something through an affiliate link. It all helps keep this independent website going.
