Home education that fits real family life.
Find useful learning resources, educational days out, books, online tools, printables and family-friendly ideas to support learning at home without making your house feel like a tiny stressed-out school.
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A simple place to find ideas, resources and activities that actually work around family life — not some fantasy Pinterest schedule that collapses by Tuesday.
Learning books and study guides
Find useful books, activity workbooks, revision guides and topic-based resources for different ages.
Browse books →Science, maths and tech ideas
Hands-on experiments, STEM kits, coding ideas and maths resources that do not require you to become Einstein overnight.
Explore STEM →Outdoor and nature-based learning
Nature walks, seasonal activities, wildlife spotting and outdoor learning ideas for children who need fresh air to function.
Go outdoors →Educational days out
Museums, farms, heritage sites, castles, galleries and attractions where learning happens without a worksheet battle.
Find days out →Art, crafts and hands-on projects
Creative resources, craft kits, sensory ideas and project-based learning for children who learn by doing.
Get creative →Online learning platforms
Compare apps, websites, subscriptions and digital tools that support home education without swallowing your whole budget.
View online tools →It does not have to look like school to count as learning.
Home education can include books, conversations, trips, projects, baking, budgeting, nature walks, documentaries, museums, online lessons and real-life problem solving.
This page is designed to help families find useful resources quickly, whether you are fully home educating, flexi-schooling, supplementing school, or just trying to make learning less painful.
Useful finds for home educating families
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Book picks
Useful workbooks, topic books, reading lists and study guides for home learning.
View picks →Learning kits
Science kits, craft boxes, nature packs and hands-on resources for project learning.
Browse kits →Online tools
Apps, websites, courses and subscriptions that help children learn independently.
Compare tools →Trip ideas
Days out that bring subjects to life, from history and science to nature and art.
Plan a trip →Home education guides
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How to start home education in the UK
A simple beginner guide for parents who are considering home education and need the basics explained clearly.
Read guide →Free home education resources
Free websites, printables, library ideas, community resources and low-cost ways to support learning at home.
Read guide →Educational days out that count as learning
Family days out that support science, history, geography, nature, art and real-world learning.
Read guide →Build your own kind of learning week
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