Do You Need Qualifications to Home Educate Your Child?
No. In England and Wales, you do not need teaching qualifications, a degree or A-level knowledge of every subject to home educate your child. You can learn alongside…
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How Do Home-Educated Children Take GCSEs?
Home-educated children can take GCSEs without attending school. In England, they can enter exams as private…
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Do Home Educators Have to Follow the National Curriculum?
Do home educators have to follow the national curriculum? No. If you home educate your child…
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What Information Must Home Educators Give Under the New Law?
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 introduces new registration requirements for children not in school…
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What Is the Children Not in School Register?
The Children Not in School (CNIS) register is a new system created by the Children’s Wellbeing…
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What Support Must Local Authorities Give Home Educators Under the New Law?
Under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, local authorities will have a new duty to…
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How Do Home-Educated Children Socialise?
Home-educated children can socialise through home education groups, clubs, sports, Forest School, community activities, friends, family…
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3 Common Home Education Mistakes to Avoid
Three common mistakes when you start home educating are putting too much pressure on yourself, failing…
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act: What Changes for Home Educators?
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 introduces significant changes for home education in England and…
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Who Checks on Home-Educated Children in England?
In England, parents are responsible for providing a suitable education, while the local authority can make…
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