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Home & Alternative Education
Exploring education in a way that works for your child - with flexibility, confidence, and informed choice.
You’re not expected to navigate this alone
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Choosing, or considering, education outside of mainstream schooling can feel like a big step.
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Whether you’re home educating, exploring flexischooling, or looking into alternative provision, there can be a lot to understand - from legal responsibilities and practicalities to finding the right approach for your child and your family.
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This space has been created to help you find trusted, evidence-informed support from people who understand both the systems and the lived realities of alternative education.
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What you’ll find here
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Below, you’ll find a range of individuals and organisations who offer support across different areas of home and alternative education.
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Each contributor has been reviewed to ensure they align with RECAP values - combining credible knowledge, professional expertise, and where relevant, lived experience.
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Remember!
Every child, family, and situation is different.
What works for one may not work for another and that’s okay.
This page is here to help you explore your options and find support that feels right for you and your child.
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Browse the contributors below to find support that fits your needs.
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Education Otherwise
Supporting families to understand and navigate home education with confidence and clarity.
What they offer:
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Information and guidance on home education and legal responsibilities
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Support for families considering or already home educating
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Resources, advice, and community connections
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Advocacy and representation for home educating families
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We know that some of the most valuable support comes from people who truly understand what families are going through.
If you’ve worked with a service or person you’d recommend, we’d love to hear about them.
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