Guides for home-educating families
The Growing Roots blog
Plain-English answers to the questions UK families ask most about homeschooling — from the law and the costs to choosing GCSE courses.
31 October 2026 · 6 min read
How to start homeschooling in the UK: a step-by-step guide
How to start homeschooling in the UK: the law, deregistering from school, planning your week, and where live online lessons fit in.
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31 October 2026 · 5 min read
Is homeschooling legal in the UK? What the law actually says
Yes — homeschooling is legal across the UK. What the law requires, what it does not, and what local authorities can and cannot ask.
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31 October 2026 · 5 min read
How much does homeschooling cost in the UK?
The real costs of home education in the UK — from free to fully supported — and how live online classes and GCSE exam fees fit in.
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31 October 2026 · 6 min read
Online GCSE courses for home-educated students: what to look for
Choosing an online GCSE course as a home-educated family: exam boards, private candidate entry, live vs recorded teaching, and costs.
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