Free checklist · the UK
Start homeschooling checklist
The steps most families in the UK take when they start homeschooling, each linked to a guide or tool. Tick them off as you go — your progress is saved in this browser.
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Home education is legal across the UK, but England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own rules and guidance.
UK home education guide →How you take a child off a school roll differs by nation — in Scotland you may need the council's consent first.
How to start →A week or two of short reading, writing and maths activities shows where to begin.
Free practice checks →Note what you'll cover and the resources you'll use. It helps if your council asks how you're educating your child.
Lesson library →Structured, Charlotte Mason, unit studies, interest-led — or a mix.
Home education methods →Decide your learning days and roughly how long each subject gets.
Timetable generator →A weekly log and a few dated work samples make it easy to answer council enquiries.
Free printables →If your child will sit GCSEs or A-levels, find an exam centre that takes private candidates well in advance.
Exams and qualifications →Know where you'll turn for exam subjects or a stubborn gap.
Home education tutoring →
General information, not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official authority.