Start Home Educating

Thinking about home educating? You're not alone, and you don't need to be a teacher. Here's a calm, step-by-step path through everything you need to know to begin.

A guided path

Your first steps

Read them in order, or jump to the question on your mind. Each guide is written for UK families.

  1. Step 1

    How to Start Home Educating in the UK: A Complete, Calm Guide

    How to start home educating in the UK: the law, a deregistration letter template, the rules in all four nations, costs, and a calm first month.

  2. Step 2

    Do You Have to Follow the National Curriculum When Home Educating?

    UK home educators do not have to follow the National Curriculum, and this guide explains what the law actually requires in calm, practical terms.

  3. Step 3

    Homeschooling Myths: What People Get Wrong About Home Education (and What's Actually True)

    The ten most common homeschooling myths, taken apart one at a time with real UK sources — plus an honest look at the challenges that aren't myths at…

  4. Step 4

    Home Education Curriculum (UK): How to Choose What to Teach

    A gentle guide to choosing a home education curriculum in the UK — every approach explained, what the law actually requires, and how to find what…

  5. Step 5

    Home Education Curriculum for Ages 4–7: A Gentle Start

    A gentle UK guide to home education for ages 4–7, covering the law, realistic rhythms, and simple ways to start without pressure.

  6. Step 6

    Wonder-Led Learning: Following Your Child's Curiosity at Home

    What is child-led learning and how do you do it at home? An honest, research-backed guide from a home-educating mum — and the story of The Wonder…

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Where The Wonder Curriculum fits

When you're ready, our illustrated Wonder Lessons give you a gentle, joyful place to start. Each one follows a single big question your whole family can explore together.

The Wonder of the Week

Every Sunday we release a new wonder-led lesson: one big question for your family to explore together at home. Here’s this week’s.

The first movies, zoetrope, horse-picture strip and vintage film camera in a warmly lit room.
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The First Movies

Follow the wonder of moving pictures, meet early cinema pioneers and begin a small film story of your own.

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