What is inside
Nine parts, covering the whole journey:
1. Start here
The honest reality of home ed, and how to deschool so you both decompress before any "learning" begins.
2. The legal foundation
Your Section 7 right explained plainly, and the new 2026 register law (the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act) demystified, so you stop being frightened by headlines and know exactly where you stand.
3. Leaving school, with the letters written for you
Step-by-step deregistration, plus ready-to-send letter templates for every situation: a mainstream school, a place you have not yet taken up, and the special-school exception.
4. Handling the local authority
What they can and cannot ask, and copy-and-send response templates, including a calm first reply and an educational philosophy statement, so an LA letter never throws you again.
5. Choosing your approach
Structured, semi-structured, autonomous or Charlotte Mason, honestly compared, with a realistic daily rhythm for primary and secondary.
6. Planning and timetables
How to plan without overwhelm, plus printable weekly timetables, a half-term planner and a subject tracker you can reuse as often as you like.
7. Curriculum and resources by subject
A practical, subject-by-subject list of the free and low-cost resources real UK families actually use, so you never overspend.
8. Record keeping
Simple logs for the new register and any LA enquiry, so you stay covered with a few minutes a week.
9. Exams and beyond
IGCSE pathways, finding exam centres, realistic costs, and the college, apprenticeship and university routes, so you know no doors are closing.
Who it is for
Parents in England and Wales who are about to deregister, or who have just started and want a calm, organised foundation. Whether you are choosing this calmly or arriving here in a hurry, you will have everything you need.
Instant download: one print-friendly PDF you keep forever and print as often as you need. Practical guidance for real UK home-ed families, current to June 2026. Not legal advice.
Free updates included. When we update this product, you automatically get the latest version at no extra charge. Content is versioned and dated — you will always have access to the most current information. Last updated: April 2026.
Digital Product Terms: This digital product is provided by Darling Mellow Ltd (Company No: 16314161, registered in England and Wales) for personal, non-commercial use only. By accessing this content, you acknowledge that: (1) you asked for immediate access at checkout and acknowledged that this ends the 14-day cancellation right under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, and your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 if the content is faulty, not as described or not fit for purpose are unaffected; (2) you may not reproduce, distribute, resell, publish, or share this content in any form, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from Darling Mellow Ltd; (3) while every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy as of April 2026, laws, benefit rates, and guidance may change — always verify critical information from official sources before acting; (4) Darling Mellow Ltd accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or adverse outcome arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided in this product.
Copyright: © 2026 Darling Mellow Ltd. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction or distribution of this material may result in civil and criminal penalties.
Technical Issues: If you experience any problems accessing this content, contact mellow@darlingmellow.co.uk and we will resolve it promptly.
Terms & Conditions · Privacy Policy