Home education news
Source-led guides for moments when home-education rules, statistics or local-authority expectations change. Read dates carefully and pair posts with current official guidance for your UK nation.
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The 2026 Act has received Royal Assent, but several register, consent and oversight duties depend on start dates and guidance. Here is what families can understand and prepare for now.
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A 2025 survey suggests more parents are exploring home education. Here is what the figures mean, how they compare with official data, and what families should weigh up before making a decision.
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A source-backed guide to what councils can ask, why support can feel limited, and practical next steps for documentation, SEND, mental health and advocacy.
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The January 2026 DfE release shows a further rise in elective home education in England. Here is what the figures mean, where SEND and EHCP caveats fit, and what records can help families.
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A family-facing comparison of the Welsh and Scottish guidance, including child voice, local-authority contact, voluntary home visits and the key ways England differs.
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