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• Comment: Heavily reliant on the organization's own website. Avgeekamfot (talk) 18:57, 20 March 2026 (UTC)

Educational Freedom is a United Kingdom–based non-profit organisation that provides information and support for families who educate their children at home. The organisation offers free guidance on the legal, administrative and practical aspects of elective home education across England, Wales and Scotland.^[1]

Educational Freedom was established to provide accessible, non-judgemental support for families choosing or considering home education. The organisation states that it has supported tens of thousands of families through its website, social media channels and direct support services.^[1]

In 2024, the organisation published a major report analysing local authority practices in relation to home education. The report drew on 818 survey responses, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and nearly two decades of casework.^[2]

Educational Freedom conducts research into home education experiences and local authority procedures. Its 2024 report highlighted concerns among home-educating families regarding communication, safeguarding approaches and the consistency of local authority practices.^[2]

The organisation has also produced earlier research documents, including FOI analyses on home education numbers, School Attendance Orders and local authority practices dating back to 2021.^[3]

Educational Freedom regularly submits FOI requests to local authorities across the UK to gather data on elective home education. FOI data collected by the organisation has been cited in regional media. In 2024, the Border Telegraph reported a 770% increase in home education in the Scottish Borders based on figures obtained by Educational Freedom.^[4]

The organisation’s FOI work has also been referenced in government transparency releases and parliamentary discussions relating to home education policy.^[5]

Educational Freedom provides a range of free resources, including:

• legal guidance for England, Wales and Scotland
• template letters for deregistration and communication with local authorities
• information on exams and post‑16 options
• guidance on special educational needs (SEN/ASN/ALN)
• benefit entitlement information
• advice on flexischooling
• a public Facebook page and a private support group
• direct support for families who do not use social media^[1]

The organisation emphasises free access to information, inclusivity and practical support. It promotes a non-judgemental approach to home education and aims to empower families to understand their rights and responsibilities.^[1]

Educational Freedom’s research and FOI work have been referenced in regional media and specialist home education publications. Its 2024 report received coverage in The Home Ed Daily, and its FOI findings have been cited by the Border Telegraph.^[2][4]

The organisation has also contributed written evidence to the UK Parliament’s Education Select Committee as part of the Elective Home Education Alliance.^[6]

• Official website