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Home education, worked out in plain English
What the law asks of you (in England, with guides for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), what your local authority may want to see, and the everyday habits that make home education easier to plan and to show. General information, never legal advice — each article links to the official guidance it rests on.
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- Starting outTaking a child out of school, the first weeks of home education, and what the law in England asks of you along the way.4 articles
- Records and evidenceWhat to keep, how much is enough, and how to answer when your local authority asks about the education you provide.3 articles
- Exams and qualificationsSitting GCSEs and International GCSEs from home: finding an exam centre, the deadlines, and what it costs.3 articles
- Planning and curriculumWhat to teach and how to plan it: the freedom the law gives you, and free sources of structure.1 article
- Wales, Scotland and Northern IrelandHome education outside England: how the rules work in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and where they differ.3 articles
- Family lifeFriends, groups and co-ops, and fitting home education around work: the everyday side of it.2 articles
- Special educational needsHome educating a child with SEND in England: EHC plans, special schools, and where to get independent advice.1 article
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