When we first pulled our daughter out of the traditional school system, we spent a lot of time getting it wrong before we figured out what worked.
We don't have all the answers, but we have learned a lot along the way. Here are our best tips, real-world advice, and lessons learned to help you find your own family's rhythm.
You don't currently need permission to home educate in the UK, but you do need to follow the correct legal steps to remove your child from the school register to avoid fines or truancy issues.
How we de-registeredDon't try to replicate a 9-to-3 school day at the kitchen table. Especially if your child is dealing with sensory overload or burnout, taking time to decompress is the most important thing you can do.
Our Deschooling ExperienceRigid timetables trigger demand avoidance and anxiety. Discover how to build a flexible, visual rhythm to your days that provides predictability without the high-pressure demands.
We shift routines and avoid anxietyThe dreaded LA review doesn't have to be terrifying. Learn exactly what evidence they are looking for, what your rights are, and how to present a confident portfolio of learning.
See how we log the EvidenceNow that you know the steps, you need a place to organize it all. Plan-Ed is the visual, low-demand planner built by a home ed family to keep your days calm and your LA evidence ready.
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