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Getting started with home education

The first few weeks: what the law asks of you, and what it does not.

What the law asks

[TODO: from gov.uk guidance]

If your child is at school now

You'll need to take them off the school roll first. Deregistering, step by step.

Your council

Your council will get in touch once it knows your child is home-educated. See what your council asks, and read about the new register.

The first few weeks

Lots of families take it slowly at first: get outside, go to a few home-ed sessions, and find a local group. Weekday days out are a big part of it, which is why this site exists.

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