To help parents of children who are electively home educated in Central Bedfordshire access a range of information, advice and support, we recommend that, in addition to contacting the Elective Home Education (EHE) Team, they explore the resources available on the Education Otherwise website.
Education Otherwise is an impartial and independent UK home education charity that provides information, guidance and support for families who choose to educate their children outside of school. The organisation offers resources to help parents understand home education, including information about legal responsibilities, educational approaches and sources of support.
Support available from Education Otherwise
- advice and guidance through a home education helpline
- information about the legal aspects of home education, including parents' rights and responsibilities
- support for families who are new to home education or considering withdrawing a child from school
- access to home education resources, learning materials and educational websites
- guidance on different approaches to home education, from structured learning programmes to autonomous education
- information about responding to local authority enquiries and providing information about a child's education
- opportunities to connect with other home-educating families through membership networks and local groups
- information and support relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and home education
- advocacy and campaigning on issues affecting home-educating families
Visit the Education Otherwise website.