As more families seek flexible, personalised approaches to education, homeschooling in the UK continues to grow. In 2025, parents considering this path must navigate an evolving legal and educational landscape. This blog outlines what you need to know – and how MVA Tutors can support your journey.

Homeschooling: Still on the Rise

The number of homeschooled children in the UK has increased steadily over the last decade. Post-pandemic, many families discovered the benefits of learning at home: tailored pacing, reduced stress, and deeper engagement.

Government estimates in early 2025 show over 135,000 children are now educated at home. This includes both full-time home educators and those using blended approaches, combining tutoring, online learning, and parent-led instruction.

What Are the Current Legal Requirements?

In England, parents have a legal right to educate their children at home under the Education Act 1996. However, the government has proposed a new mandatory register of home-educated children, likely to be introduced later in 2025.

Key legal points as of now:

• Parents must ensure their child receives a full-time, suitable education.
• Local authorities can make informal enquiries but do not have automatic rights of entry.
• A national register is expected to become law, requiring parents to notify authorities.

It remains to be seen how this will affect the relationship between families and local authorities, but high-quality documentation of a child’s progress will likely become even more important.

How Can Families Deliver a Full Curriculum?

Many families turn to professional support to ensure academic rigour across core subjects. MVA’s experienced tutors work closely with parents to:

• Deliver structured, engaging lessons
• Cover national curriculum or bespoke programmes
• Prepare for SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels and entrance exams

We also offer enrichment opportunities – from languages to philosophy – to support holistic development.

Home Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Homeschooling requires time, planning and commitment. But it also offers:

• Personalised learning
• Flexible schedules
• Stronger student-teacher relationships
• Opportunities to focus on passions and strengths

Our tutors bring not just academic excellence but mentorship and pastoral support, helping students build confidence and independence.

Looking Ahead

As 2025 unfolds, homeschooling in the UK remains a vibrant, viable choice for many families. With the right guidance, it can be an incredibly rewarding educational path. MVA Tutors are here to help navigate both the legal shifts and the day-to-day learning journey.