Helpful Websites

Helpful home ed websites

We know The Home Ed Daily is not the be all and end-all of all things home ed. There are many other online resources out there, so we have collected a range of sites we encourage you to engage with. These should provide answers to any questions you may have. Links to online learning resources can be found here.

 

 

Education Otherwise

Education Otherwise is the foremost Charity across England and Wales that promotes and supports the right of a parent or guardian to home educate their child. They offer a range of services and tailored H.E. information. They have handy fact sheets under the 'experienced' tab and even a helpline.

Education Otherwise

 

Educational Freedom

Educational Freedom is a non-profit organisation providing free H.E. info and support. It has lots of helpful advice, including templates for de-registration letters, and dealing with your LA (Local Authority).

Educational Freedom

 

HEFA 

HEFA (home education for all) is a Facebook group rather than a website - but it is probably the most useful and comprehensive HE resource I've found. It's worth joining Facebook just to access it. They have extensive 'guides' on every aspect of home education.

HEFA

 

Ed Yourself

Ed Yourself is a home education consultancy - it provides an up-to-date analysis of the key areas of elective home education practice and policy. If you have a question relating to H.E. law, it will be covered here - click on its 'site map' for a comprehensive list.

Ed Yourself

 

The HE Byte

HE Byte posts short articles summarising recent news and events relating to home ed, trying to draw out the most important aspects and suggesting ways that readers might take appropriate action.

The HE Byte

 

HE UK

Home ed site by the Educational Heretics Press.

Home Education UK

 

Home Ed Exams Wiki

The Home Ed Exams Wiki is a site all about qualifications for home-educated students. They support home educators at all stages of their journey through the exams maze. Whether you are completely new and wondering where to start, or more experienced and wanting resource links or revision ideas.

Home Ed Exams Wiki

 

Young Minds UK

Young Minds UK is a mental health charity for children, young people, and their parents.

Young Minds UK

 

Progressive Education

This online hub explores progressive approaches to education and has a directory of progressive schools and learning communities in the UK.

Progressive Education

 

Twinkl Home Ed

Free downloadable beginners' guide to home education in the UK. There are lots of other home education resources too.

H.E. Beginners Guide

 

Elective Home Education - Parents Guide

The current government legal guidelines for home educating in the UK.

EHE Government Guidance