Home Education - Getting Started

HEAS receives many emails and telephone calls from visitors to this website. Most ask the same question - "How do I get started in home education?"

Unfortunately we cannot answer each message individually, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of publications designed to address all the questions that families ask when considering home education.

Our publications are continually being updated to reflect changes in the world of home education, so you can be sure that you'll get the most up-to-date information available. As a not-for-profit organisation we keep the cost of our publications as low as possible in order to make them accessible to the widest audience.

Deciding what you need

Are you new to home education?

YES - order the Home Education Handbook and HEAS Introductory Pack

Will your child be taking examinations?

YES - order HEAS Information Leaflet - Examinations and Qualifications

Does your child have Special Educational Needs or a statement?

YES - order HEAS Information Leaflet - Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Does your child suffer from dyslexia?

YES - order HEAS Information Leaflet - Dyslexia

Do you want to home educate outside the UK?

YES - order HEAS Information Leaflet - Home Education Overseas

Do you want to receive ongoing support from HEAS through the quarterly Bulletin and Advice Line, make contact with other families, borrow educational materials, etc?

YES - Subscribe to HEAS

Do you want to find useful resources for home education?

YES - order the Big Book of Resource Ideas

Do you want help with Key Stage 3 Maths?

YES - order the HEAS Maths Pack

Things we DON'T provide

HEAS doesn't provide off-the-shelf curricula (but we can help you to design your own)

HEAS doesn't provide lists of tutors in your area (try your local newspaper)

HEAS doesn't have funds to assist families in financial difficulty