Guides · 20 and growing
Calm, plain-English guides to every part of home education in the UK — what the law actually says, how to begin, how the Local Authority relationship works, exams, socialising, and how to keep the record-keeping light. Free to read. Written for real families.
Legal framework, compulsory school age, elective home education, Local Authorities, and what “suitable education” means.
2 min readEssentialHigh-level comparison of how home education is framed in each UK nation — laws differ; always use your nation’s official guidance.
1 min readEssentialA calm, plain-English guide to home education law in England: what you must do, what you do not, and the council's real powers and limits.
7 min readEssentialA calm, rights-aware guide for England on local authority contact, informal enquiries, home visits, and replying in writing.
6 min readPopular philosophies used by UK home educating families — overview only; combine approaches as your family evolves.
1 min readGetting StartedA calm, practical first-30-days guide to home educating in the UK: the decision, the deregistration letter, the local authority, and your first week.
7 min readGetting StartedA calm, step-by-step guide to deregistering your child from school in England, with a letter template and the special-school exception explained.
7 min readGetting StartedA calm guide to deschooling after leaving school: why it matters, how long it takes, what to do in the early weeks, and the quiet signs it's working.
7 min readGetting StartedA calm, practical look at how home-educated children make friends — debunking the myth and showing you where to find groups, clubs and community.
7 min readLightweight annual and term planning that builds flexibility for real life — illness, interests, and opportunities.
1 min readPlanningA calm, practical guide to how home-educated children sit GCSEs and IGCSEs as private candidates: exam centres, costs, coursework-free specs and timelines.
6 min readPlanningHow many hours home education really takes, plus calm, age-by-age day shapes that flex around real family life without burning anyone out.
7 min readEvidence-rich reports that show provision and progress — without presenting school-style data you do not need.
1 min readReportsA calm guide to home-ed record keeping in England: why light-touch records help, what to capture, and simple systems that fit a busy week.
6 min readFree and low-cost learning in the UK — libraries, museums, community resources, and sensible second-hand buying.
1 min readResourcesA calm, practical guide to teaching reading at home: phonics basics, the stages, free resources, reluctant readers, and when not to worry.
7 min readResourcesA reassuring, practical guide to home-educating maths in the UK: mastery vs spiral, free resources, real-life numeracy, and filling your own gaps.
7 min readResourcesAn honest UK guide to home education funding: there's no automatic money in England, but here's the real help, grants and exam support that do exist.
6 min readFlybrite helps you log what your child learns and turn it into a warm, evidence-rich record you can share with your Local Authority. 7-day free trial — no card to start.