Alternatives to Education Otherwise for Wales Home Education Withdrawal
Comparing alternatives to EO membership for Welsh parents withdrawing from school — dedicated Wales guides, HE Wales, free resources, and solicitors.
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Best Deregistration Guide for Wales After the 2026 CNIS Register
What Welsh parents need to know about deregistering after the Senedd adopted the Children Not in School register in March 2026. Mandatory vs optional data explained.
Best Withdrawal Guide for a Welsh Child With ALN or an IDP
How to legally deregister a child with additional learning needs in Wales. Covers IDPs, special school consent, and why English EHCP guides are dangerous.
DIY Wales Deregistration vs Paying for a Withdrawal Guide — Is It Worth It?
Should you deregister your child in Wales using free resources or buy a dedicated guide? Honest comparison of cost, risk, and time for Welsh parents.
How to Deregister Your Child in Wales When the Headteacher Refuses
Step-by-step guide for Welsh parents facing illegal delays from headteachers during deregistration. Covers Welsh 2010 Regulations, pushback scripts, and escalation.
Wales Deregistration Guide vs Education Otherwise Membership — Which Do You Actually Need?
Comparing a Wales-specific deregistration blueprint against Education Otherwise membership for Welsh parents withdrawing from school. Cost, speed, and coverage compared.
SEN to ALN Transition in Wales: What It Means for Home Educators
Wales completed its SEN to ALN transition in August 2025. Statements of SEN no longer exist. Here's what the new IDP system means if you're planning to home educate.
School Not Meeting Your Child's Needs in Wales: When to Withdraw
Reduced timetables, failed IDP promises, no ALN support — when Welsh schools can't meet your child's needs, here's how to legally withdraw and home educate.
Children Not in School Register Wales: What the 2026 Law Means for Home Educators
The Senedd agreed on 17 March 2026 to adopt a mandatory children-not-in-school register for Wales. Here is what it actually requires and what it does not change.
Withdrawing from a Special School in Wales: LA Consent Explained
Unlike mainstream schools, withdrawing a child from a special school in Wales requires local authority consent. Here's what Regulation 8(2) means and how to navigate it.
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Wales
Step-by-step guide to deregistering your child from a Welsh school. Covers the correct legal process, what the school must do, and LA obligations.
Pupil Registration Regulations Wales 2010: How Deregistration Actually Works
Regulation 8(1)(d) of the Pupil Registration Regulations Wales 2010 is the specific rule your school must follow when you withdraw to home educate. Here is what it requires.
PDA and School Avoidance in Wales: When Home Education Is the Answer
PDA-driven EBSA is pushing families toward home education across Wales. Here's the legal framework, what the ALN system offers, and how to withdraw without making it worse.
Local Authority Home Education in Wales: What They Can Ask, What You Must Answer
Welsh local authorities have duties around home education but limited powers. Know exactly where your obligations start and stop under Welsh education law.
Mid-Year Withdrawal from School in Wales: What You Need to Know
You can withdraw your child from a Welsh school mid-year, mid-term, or mid-week. There's no waiting period. Here's exactly how to do it correctly.
Education Welfare Officers in Wales: What They Do, What They Can Ask, and How to Respond
An Education Welfare Officer in Wales has real powers — but not unlimited ones. Know your rights before agreeing to a visit or meeting about your home education.
CAMHS Referral Rejected in Wales: What Home Education Families Do Next
CAMHS rejected your referral and your child can't cope with school. Here's what Welsh parents in this situation are legally entitled to do and how to withdraw.
Welsh-Medium Home Education: Hwb, S4C, Mudiad Meithrin and Free Resources
Free Welsh-language resources for home-educated children in Wales — Hwb platform, S4C educational content, Mudiad Meithrin Cylch groups, and Clwb Cwtsh for parents.
School Refusal Wales: When Home Education Becomes the Only Option
Your child refuses school in Wales. Here's what the law says, what the school must do, and how to withdraw legally without their permission.
School Attendance Orders in Wales: What They Are, When They Happen, and How to Respond
A school attendance order in Wales is a serious legal step — but it's not inevitable. Learn what triggers one, what Section 437 requires, and how to challenge it.
Individual Development Plan Wales: What Happens When You Home Educate
What happens to your child's IDP when you withdraw from a Welsh school to home educate. LA responsibilities, ALP funding, and the IDP transfer process explained.
Off-Rolling in Wales: When Schools Push Parents to Withdraw — and What to Do About It
Off-rolling is when Welsh schools pressure parents to home educate to protect attendance metrics. Here is how to recognise it and protect your legal position.
Home Education in the Valleys: What Families in RCT, Merthyr, and Blaenau Gwent Need to Know
Home education in the Welsh Valleys has grown rapidly. Here's how RCT, Merthyr, and other Valley councils handle EHE — and how to deregister correctly.
Homeschool University Admissions Wales: Cardiff, Swansea, Aberystwyth, Bangor
How home-educated students apply to Welsh universities — Cardiff, Swansea, Aberystwyth, and Bangor contextual admissions policies and what alternative qualifications are accepted.
Home Education Newport Wales: Deregistration, LA Policy, and What to Expect
Newport Council takes a hands-off approach to EHE — but that comes with its own implications. Here's what home-educating families in Newport need to know.
HE Wales: Home Education Community, Groups, and Support Networks in Wales
A guide to home education communities in Wales — HE Wales, EHE Cymru, Facebook groups, regional meetups, and how to connect with Welsh home educators.
Headteacher Refusing Deregistration in Wales: What You Can Do
A headteacher in Wales cannot legally refuse to deregister your child from a mainstream school. Here's the law, the common delay tactics, and how to respond.
EMA Wales Home Education: The £40/Week Grant Available to Home-Educated 16-18 Year Olds
Education Maintenance Allowance in Wales pays £40/week to eligible 16–18 year olds in home education. Income thresholds, how to apply, and the EMA Learning Agreement explained.
Deregistration Letter Template for Wales: What to Write and What Not to Write
What a Welsh school deregistration letter must include, which regulations to cite, and the mistakes that invite unnecessary LA scrutiny.
EBSA Wales: Home Education as the Response to Emotionally Based School Avoidance
EBSA is driving more Welsh families to home education than any other trigger. Here's what the law says and how to deregister correctly in Wales.
Curriculum for Wales Homeschool: Do Home Educators Have to Follow It?
Do home-educated children in Wales have to follow the Curriculum for Wales? The legal answer, what local authorities can and cannot require, and what this means in practice.
Bullying Withdrawal from School in Wales: Your Legal Right to Deregister
If your child's school isn't stopping the bullying, you can legally withdraw in Wales without the school's permission. Here's exactly how to do it.
ALN Act Wales: What Homeschooling Families Need to Know
The ALNET 2018 replaced SEN in Wales. Here's what the ALN Act means if you're withdrawing a child with additional learning needs to home educate.
Welsh Baccalaureate Homeschool: Can Home-Educated Students Take the Welsh Bacc?
Can home-educated students in Wales take the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate? What's involved, how to access it, and what it counts for.
GCSE Homeschool Wales: How Home-Educated Students Sit Exams
How home-educated children in Wales sit GCSEs as private candidates — exam centres, WJEC, costs, registration deadlines, and what parents need to plan.
ADHD and Homeschooling in Wales: Legal Steps and Practical Realities
Considering home education for a child with ADHD in Wales? Here's what the ALN Act means for your withdrawal, the IDP process, and what the LA can and can't require.
Autism and Homeschooling in Wales: What Parents Need to Know
Autistic children in Wales are deregistered from school at a high rate. Here's what the Welsh legal framework means for families homeschooling an autistic child.
Homeschooling Swansea: EHE Laws, LA Expectations, and Local Groups
Swansea had 401 known home-educated children at peak 2023. Here's what the council's data-driven EHE policy means for families withdrawing from Swansea schools.
Homeschooling Wrexham: How Wrexham Council Handles EHE and What Families Should Know
Wrexham takes a cooperative approach to home education — but you still need to deregister correctly under Welsh law. Here's what parents in Wrexham need to know.
Homeschooling Pembrokeshire: EHE in Rural West Wales and What Families Need to Know
Home educating in Pembrokeshire comes with specific rural considerations. Here's how deregistration works, what the LA expects, and how to find community in West Wales.
Homeschooling Gwynedd: Welsh-Medium EHE, Eryri, and What Gwynedd Council Expects
Gwynedd has unique EHE considerations: a Welsh-speaking majority, Eryri's landscape, and Welsh Language Immersion pathways. Here's what home-educating families need to know.
Homeschooling Cardiff: What Parents Need to Know About EHE in the Capital
Cardiff's EHE numbers surged 59.5% in four years. Here's how deregistration works under Cardiff Council and what the LA will do next.