Resource directory · the UK
Free homeschool resources for the UK
66 genuine homeschool resources we've checked, with honest cost labels — worksheets, learning games, reading, videos, science experiments, excursions, learning support and parent communities. We don't accept payment for listings and we don't publish ratings or reviews — just clear descriptions so you can decide.
Looking for a structured core? Start with our free Year 1 to Year 13 curriculum, print free planners and record templates, pick books from our reading list by age, plan your week with the timetable generator and read our homeschool tutoring guide if your child needs extra help.
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Printable worksheets
See all 3- FreeAges 5–14
Math-Drills
A large collection of free printable maths worksheets with answer keys, covering number facts, fractions, measurement, geometry and pre-algebra. Some worksheets use US conventions such as imperial units and US currency, so check before printing.
Visit math-drills.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 4–12
K5 Learning free worksheets
Free printable maths, reading, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and early science worksheets arranged by grade, with answers on the second page and no login needed. Workbooks and an ad-free membership are sold separately.
Visit k5learning.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 3–16
Twinkl UK
Printable worksheets, planning packs and activities matched to the curricula of the four UK nations, with a section for home-educating parents. A small free selection is available; most downloads need a paid membership.
Visit twinkl.co.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Learning games
See all 9- FreeAges 2–8
PBS KIDS Games
Free browser games from the US public broadcaster featuring characters from its children's shows, grouped by topic such as maths, science and pre-K skills. Some content reflects US contexts.
Visit pbskids.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8–16
Scratch
A free block-based programming environment from the MIT Media Lab where children make their own games, stories and animations and can share them with an online community. A verified email is needed before projects can be shared publicly.
Visit scratch.mit.edu ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–18
Code.org
A non-profit offering free self-paced computer science and AI courses, including short Hour of Code activities and longer courses for primary and secondary students. The organisation now also uses the name CodeAI.
Visit code.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–18
NRICH
A University of Cambridge maths enrichment site with free open-ended problems, games and interactive tasks, plus notes for adults explaining how to use each task.
Visit nrich.maths.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–9
Toy Theater
Free online games for early primary learners covering counting, operations, telling time, letter recognition and spelling, along with simple art, music and logic games.
Visit toytheater.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 6–14
Prodigy Math
A fantasy-style game in which children answer maths questions to progress, with a free parent account for tracking progress. The maths content is free; an optional paid membership adds in-game extras and reports.
Visit prodigygame.com ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Reading activities
See all 5- FreeAges 8+
Project Gutenberg
A volunteer-run library of tens of thousands of free ebooks, mostly older works whose US copyright has expired, including many classic children's novels. Books can be read online or downloaded without registration; copyright status can differ outside the US.
Visit gutenberg.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAll ages
LibriVox
Free audiobooks of public domain texts recorded by volunteers, which can be streamed or downloaded. Useful for listening along with a printed or Project Gutenberg copy; some older texts contain outdated language and attitudes.
Visit librivox.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–10
Storyline Online
Free videos of picture books read aloud by actors, each with a suggested grade level and downloadable activity guide. Run by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation in the US.
Visit storylineonline.net ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAll ages
Find your local library (GOV.UK)
A GOV.UK postcode lookup that tells you which council runs your library service and links to its website. Joining a public library is free, and most councils offer eBooks, audiobooks and children's activities.
Visit gov.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–11
Summer Reading Challenge
The Reading Agency's free annual summer reading challenge, run with public libraries for children aged about 4–11. Children set a reading goal, read anything they like and collect rewards at the library or online.
Visit summerreadingchallenge.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Educational videos
See all 8- Free + paid optionsAges 4–18
Khan Academy
A non-profit site of video lessons and practice exercises in maths, science, computing and humanities from early primary to university level. Core learning is free; an AI tutor is offered as a separate paid option. Khan Academy Kids is a separate free app for ages 2–8.
Visit khanacademy.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 11+
TED-Ed
Short animated lessons on science, history, literature, maths and other topics, each paired with quiz questions, further reading and discussion prompts.
Visit ed.ted.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 10+
Crash Course
Free video series on subjects including biology, chemistry, physics, world history, literature and computer science, aimed mainly at secondary students. Crash Course Kids covers science for younger learners.
Visit thecrashcourse.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 6–12
National Geographic Kids
Videos, articles, quizzes and games about animals, science, geography and history from National Geographic's children's brand. The website is free; the magazine is sold separately.
Visit kids.nationalgeographic.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–16
BBC Bitesize
The BBC's free study site for school-age learners, with short videos, guides, quizzes and games arranged by key stage and subject, up to GCSE revision. There are Welsh-language sections too.
Visit bbc.co.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–16
BBC Teach
The BBC's teacher-facing collection of curriculum-linked video clips, Live Lessons and School Radio, searchable by age and subject. It works well as a bank of short videos to introduce a topic at home.
Visit bbc.co.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Science experiments
See all 6- FreeAges 8–12
NASA Space Place
NASA's site for upper primary children, with hands-on space and Earth science activities, printable instructions, short articles, games and videos.
Visit spaceplace.nasa.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8+
PhET Interactive Simulations
Free, open-source interactive simulations for physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and maths from the University of Colorado Boulder. They run in a browser and suit topics that are hard to demonstrate at home.
Visit phet.colorado.edu ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 6–18
Science Buddies
A searchable library of science projects and experiments that can be filtered by subject, difficulty, time and cost, each with background information and step-by-step instructions.
Visit sciencebuddies.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8+
Exploratorium Science Snacks
Hundreds of low-cost science activities from the San Francisco Exploratorium museum, each with a materials list, instructions and an explanation of the science. Written mainly for secondary students, with a collection suited to younger children.
Visit exploratorium.edu ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–16
STEM Learning family activities
Hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths activities for families to do at home, chosen from STEM Learning's large bank of free teaching resources. Activities span ages 4 to 16.
Visit stem.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 7–14
Science Museum Group at-home activities
Free science and maths activities from the Science Museum Group's learning team, such as the tablecloth trick and oozing oobleck, with PDF instructions and videos. Most are aimed at KS2 and KS3.
Visit learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Arts and crafts
See all 5- FreeAges 5–12
Tate Kids
The UK Tate galleries' children's site, with making activities sorted by medium, short videos about artists, colouring pages and a digital painting game.
Visit tate.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 4–12
Art for Kids Hub
A library of step-by-step drawing video lessons led by a family, sorted by topic and age, using basic supplies such as pencils and markers. Videos are free with ads; an ad-free paid option is available.
Visit artforkidshub.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8+
Google Arts & Culture
High-resolution images of artworks and virtual tours from thousands of museums and archives worldwide, including Australian institutions, plus a Learn section with lesson ideas.
Visit artsandculture.google.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–12
Crayola free colouring pages and crafts
Free printable colouring pages, activity sheets and craft ideas organised by theme, including educational pages on letters, numbers and shapes. Seasonal pages follow northern-hemisphere seasons and US holidays.
Visit crayola.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–16
National Gallery family activities
Free family art activities from the National Gallery in London, including 'make and create' tutorials to follow at home with everyday materials, plus drop-in creative sessions at the Gallery's learning centre. The Gallery also runs some sessions for home-educated children.
Visit nationalgallery.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Educational excursions
See all 8- Free + paid optionsAges 5–16
Natural History Museum home educator visits
Information for home-educating families visiting the museum in London, including Home Education Days with workshops and talks, and exhibition discounts for educational groups. General admission is free; Home Education Day tickets are booked through the museum.
Visit nhm.ac.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 7–16
British Museum home educators
The British Museum's page for home educators, listing low-cost bookable presentations, workshops and gallery talks by key stage, free downloadable activity sheets, and free exhibition tickets for UK home educators. Sessions are booked by phone and some programmes are reduced during building works.
Visit britishmuseum.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–18
English Heritage free educational visits
Free self-led educational visits to English Heritage sites for recognised education groups. Home education groups can qualify at English Heritage's discretion, usually when booked as a group with clear learning aims; check the terms and book ahead.
Visit english-heritage.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAll ages
National Trust Education Group Access Pass
An annual pass that gives education groups entry to National Trust places in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a home-educating family option valid during term-time school hours. It is a paid pass; check the current price and terms.
Visit nationaltrust.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–18
Historic Environment Scotland free learning visits
Free self-led learning visits to staffed Historic Environment Scotland sites, such as Edinburgh and Stirling castles, for eligible groups including home educator groups. Visits must be booked in advance and adult-to-child ratios apply.
Visit historicenvironment.scot ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAll ages
Cadw education visits
Free self-led educational visits to staffed Cadw castles and monuments in Wales, open to eligible groups including home-educating families. Book by phone ahead of the visit and complete the online form; many unstaffed sites are free to enter anyway.
Visit cadw.gov.wales ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Outdoor learning
See all 3- FreeAges 4–14
RSPB Wild Challenge for families
A family award scheme from the RSPB: complete nature activities such as a bug safari, pond dipping or building a nestbox, upload evidence and work towards bronze, silver and gold certificates.
Visit rspb.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–12
Woodland Trust Nature Detectives activities
Free outdoor activity ideas and printable tree, leaf and minibeast ID sheets from the Woodland Trust, including scavenger hunts, stick crafts and nature trails. The sheets can be copied for personal and educational use.
Visit woodlandtrust.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 14–24
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
A Bronze, Silver and Gold award for 14–24-year-olds covering volunteering, physical activity, skills and an expedition. It is usually done through a licensed organisation such as a youth group or college, and there is a participation fee.
Visit dofe.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Life skills
See all 3- FreeAges 16+
National Numeracy Challenge for parents
A free online tool from the charity National Numeracy that helps adults check and build the everyday maths they use, such as percentages and budgeting. Useful for parents who want more confidence before teaching maths.
Visit nationalnumeracy.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 4–25
Scouts – find a local group
A postcode finder for local Scout groups across the UK, from Squirrels (age 4) to Explorers and Network (up to 25). Groups teach practical and outdoor skills; costs vary by group and some have waiting lists.
Visit scouts.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 4–18
Girlguiding – register a child
Register interest for a local Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers unit for girls aged 4–18. A volunteer contacts you about meeting times, costs and any waiting list.
Visit girlguiding.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Homeschool planning
See all 9- PaidAll ages
Homeschool Planet
An online planner for scheduling lessons, tracking assignments and attendance, and producing reports for each child. It is a US product with a monthly or annual subscription and a free trial; prices are in US dollars.
Visit homeschoolplanet.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–16
National curriculum in England (GOV.UK)
The Department for Education's programmes of study for each subject and key stage. Home educators in England do not have to follow it, but many use it as a reference for what schools cover each year.
Visit gov.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–15
Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes
Education Scotland's statements of learning for each curriculum area, from early to fourth level, in English and Gaelic. A helpful reference for Scottish home educators planning progression.
Visit education.gov.scot ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–16
Curriculum for Wales (Hwb)
The Welsh Government's statutory curriculum guidance for ages 3 to 16, organised into six areas of learning and experience. Useful for home educators in Wales who want to see what schools are working towards.
Visit hwb.gov.wales ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–16
The Northern Ireland Curriculum (CCEA)
CCEA's overview of the Northern Ireland Curriculum, from the Foundation Stage through Key Stages 1–4, with the areas of learning for each stage and guidance for parents.
Visit ccea.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 14–18
JCQ private candidates information
The Joint Council for Qualifications' guidance for private candidates, including home-educated learners, with a search tool for exam centres that accept private GCSE and A level entries. Centres set their own fees and are not obliged to accept you.
Visit jcq.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Learning support
See all 3- FreeAges 3–12
Reading Rockets
A US public media literacy site explaining how children learn to read and why some struggle, with a guide for parents, self-paced modules on teaching reading and a children's book finder.
Visit readingrockets.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 0–25
Contact helpline for families with disabled children
A free UK-wide helpline from the charity Contact for parents and carers of disabled children from birth to 25, with or without a diagnosis. Advisers can help with education questions, EHC plans and benefits.
Visit contact.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 0–25
IPSEA
A charity giving free, independent legally based advice on special educational needs and disability in England, through an appointment-based advice line, a call-in helpline, tribunal support and free online guides and template letters.
Visit ipsea.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Parent support communities
See all 4- Free + paid optionsAll ages
Education Otherwise
A volunteer-run UK home education charity with a telephone helpline, factsheets, an education report checking service and a network of local contacts and groups. Membership is optional and paid.
Visit educationotherwise.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAll ages
Home Education Advisory Service (HEAS)
A UK charity offering information and advice on the legal and practical side of home education, publications such as a home education handbook, and a subscription that includes an advice line and a members' area.
Visit heas.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAll ages
Schoolhouse Home Education Association
Scotland's national home education charity, run by volunteers, giving information and support on home education under Scottish law, which differs from the rest of the UK.
Visit schoolhouse.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAll ages
Home Education Northern Ireland (HEdNI)
A peer support group of home-educating parents in Northern Ireland, with FAQs on deregistration, exams and special educational needs, and links to meet-ups. It offers peer support rather than legal advice.
Visit hedni.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Homeschool resources: common questions
What are the best free homeschool resources in the UK?
Start with a structured core for maths and English — such as the free Success Homeschool curriculum library, with lessons, worked examples and practice questions — then add free resources for reading, science and the outdoors from this directory. Every listing shows an honest cost label so you can see what's genuinely free.
How do you choose which homeschool resources to list?
We list genuine, established resources that are useful to homeschooling families, check each link and record the date. We don't accept payment for listings and don't publish ratings — just plain descriptions so you can decide.
How do I find homeschool groups and co-ops near me?
Start with the parent communities in this directory, then see our guide to homeschool groups and co-ops in the UK for networks, co-op models, sport and clubs, and safety tips.
Where can I get homeschool tutoring?
Many families use a tutor for a tricky subject, senior study or test preparation. Our homeschool tutoring guide for the UK explains when it helps, the options available and what to ask before you sign up.
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