Educational resources

We have listed below a range of online organisations and resources that can support you with home education.

Please let us know if you are aware of other resources or information that may benefit other families that we can include here.

Sutton’s Local Offer has a wealth of information advice and guidance about services and provision across the Borough as well as a large range of learning resources.

Sutton Home Education Forum
A website providing a list of resources and a contact point for parents who are already home educating or are thinking about it. There is a helpful blog with up-to date with activities in London.

Education Otherwise
A website providing a range of information, advice and guidance including factsheets and resources.

Home Education Advisory Service
A national home education charity dedicated to the provision of advice and practical support for families who wish to educate their children at home.

DfE Education Blog
A blog dedicated to education, updates, news and information.

BBC Bitesize
BBC’s free online study support resource for school age pupils. It is designed to aid students with schoolwork and with exams.

English Heritage

Allows free entry for home educating families during school hours and term time (you need to make contact with them before the visit)

 National Careers Service

A free careers service for adults and young people aged 13 and over in England. Advice and guidance can be accessed via the telephone and online. The National Careers Service provides confidential advice and guidance to help children make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities.