Support for Home Educating Families

Across the world, families are choosing to take learning into their own hands. But the language we use to describe this journey often shifts depending on where you live. Two of the most common terms are home education and homeschooling. At first glance, they look the same. Both involve parents stepping outside the traditional school…

One of the quiet challenges of home education or any kind of family-led learning is figuring out how to structure your day. Not to mimic school, not to tick boxes… but to find a rhythm that helps your days feel calmer, more connected, and more sustainable. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking…

AI is suddenly everywhere… in search engines, writing tools, education apps, and even toys. For many parents and educators, especially those outside mainstream systems, this brings a mix of curiosity, caution, and big questions: These are all valid questions. And in my experience, the answer is this: AI is a tool. Not a teacher. Not…

One of the most common questions I see and hear from home educating parents is: How do I know my child is making progress especially if we’re not following the curriculum? It’s a valid concern. In a system where learning is often measured by levels, tests, or grade boundaries, stepping outside of that can feel…

It’s now been a couple of weeks since 25 July 2025, when Ofcom officially began enforcing the Online Safety Act’s Children’s Codes. So how is life online for children changing? Let’s take a look together: What’s Happened Since Enforcement Began? 1. Risk Assessments Underway — and Ofcom Is Watching 2. Age Verification in Real Time…

Over the past few years, something seismic has been happening: home education in the UK is surging and not just as a pandemic blip. These aren’t fringe numbers anymore; they’re reshaping education. National Numbers: What’s Really Happening 111,700 children were reported as electively home educated (EHE) in the autumn term of 2024, up from about…