Home Education Support (Ages 6–16)
Flexible online tuition that supports home-educated learners across the UK.
We provide structured lessons in Maths, English and Science, personalised learning plans, and clear termly reports suitable for Local Authority reviews.
All lessons are delivered by qualified UK teachers who understand how to support children learning outside traditional school settings.
A Supportive, Structured Approach to Home Education
More families than ever are choosing home education in the UK. While this offers freedom and flexibility, many parents want professional support to ensure their child is progressing, learning securely, and developing a strong academic foundation.
Skinat Tuition provides calm, personalised lessons tailored to your home-education approach. Our teachers help children learn confidently, fill gaps, prepare for exams and build the knowledge and skills needed for long-term success. Whether you follow a structured curriculum or a more flexible style, we can support your family’s goals.
We work with:
- Full-time home-educated learners
- Flexi-school pupils
- Families temporarily home educating
- Students with SEND or anxiety
- Families preparing for GCSE routes
- Parents who want clarity and structured progress
Our programme gives you the confidence that your child’s education is well-supported, organised and aligned with age-appropriate expectations.
How We Support Home-Educated Learners
Personalised Learning Plans
We begin by understanding your approach to home education, your child’s ability, strengths, areas of difficulty, and long-term goals. Based on this, we create a personalised learning plan that aligns with the level you want to follow, whether fully National Curriculum-based or adapted.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer daytime sessions for home-educated pupils, making it easier for families to plan learning around their routines. You can choose one-to-one or small-group lessons depending on your child’s needs.
Calm, Structured Teaching
Lessons follow a steady, predictable structure that gives learners confidence. We move at a pace that suits your child and adapt plans as they progress.
Clear Progress Tracking
Families receive regular updates, along with detailed termly reports suitable for:
- Local Authority checks
- Portfolio evidence
- Your own planning and record-keeping
These reports outline achievements, next steps, and how your child is performing in relation to curriculum expectations.
What We Teach
KS1–KS2 (Ages 5–11)
Primary students receive support in:
- Reading
- Phonics
- Comprehension
- Writing skills
- Grammar and spelling
- Number fluency
- Arithmetic
- Times tables
- Reasoning and problem-solving
We strengthen foundational skills while helping children develop confidence and independence.
KS3 (Ages 11–14)
Lower secondary students work on:
- English reading and writing skills
- Maths problem-solving and algebra
- Science topics across Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Early revision habits and independent study skills
KS3 lessons are structured to prepare students for the demands of GCSE.
GCSE Preparation (Ages 14–16)
We support home-educated students taking:
- GCSE Maths (Foundation and Higher)
- GCSE English Language
- GCSE English Literature
- GCSE Combined Science
- GCSE Triple Science
Lessons include:
- Topic-by-topic teaching
- Past-paper practice
- Exam technique
- Revision planning
- Support choosing exam tiers
We also guide parents through:
- Choosing exam boards
- Booking external exams
- Planning year-long revision schedules
- Ensuring their child is ready for assessments
How Lessons Work
Each lesson includes:
- Review of recent learning
- Clear explanation of new content
- Guided practice
- Independent questions
- Summary of progress
- Advice for follow-up work if requested
Lessons are built to reduce pressure and increase understanding, especially for children who learn at different speeds or struggle with confidence.
Supporting SEND Within Home Education
Many families choose home education because school environments were not suitable for their child’s needs. We support SEND learners with a personalised, gentle teaching approach that includes:
- Scaffolded explanations
- Step-by-step modelling
- Visual supports
- Repetition and consolidation
- Reduced cognitive load
- Flexible pacing
- Calm, patient interaction
We support learners with:
- ASD
- ADHD
- Dyslexia
- Processing difficulties
- Anxiety
- Working memory needs
- Sensory profiles
- School refusal or trauma linked to school environments
Our aim is to help learners feel safe, capable and confident.
Preparing Home-Educated Learners for GCSE
Many home-educating families plan for GCSEs either through:
- Self-study and external exam entry
- Combined tutor support
- Full-tutor-led preparation
We help families understand:
- Differences between AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas
- Foundation vs Higher tier for Maths
- Combined vs Triple Science
- Timeline for exam entry
- Exam centre booking
- How to structure a two-year GCSE pathway
Our GCSE tuition provides:
- Structured curriculum coverage
- Regular assessments
- Past-paper practice
- Exam timing and technique
- Revision plans that fit home-education routines
Building Confidence and Independence
Each lesson includes:
- Review of recent learning
- Clear explanation of new content
- Guided practice
- Independent questions
- Summary of progress
- Advice for follow-up work if requested
Lessons are built to reduce pressure and increase understanding, especially for children who learn at different speeds or struggle with confidence.
How We Communicate With Parents
We believe parents should always understand exactly how their child is progressing. We provide:
- Lesson updates
- Termly progress reports
- Clear explanations of learning strengths
- Identified gaps and next steps
- Suggestions for home-based reinforcement
- Guidance tailored to your home-education philosophy
Whether you follow a structured curriculum, semi-structured learning or autonomous learning, we adjust our communication accordingly.
Working Alongside Your Home-Education Style
Home education varies widely. Some families follow:
- A structured timetable
- A loose curriculum
- A topic-based approach
- A child-led approach
- An unschooling-inspired approach
- A mixed model
We adapt our tuition to integrate with what you are already doing and offer as much structure as you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you follow the National Curriculum?
Only if you want us to. We are flexible and can follow:
- Full National Curriculum
- Partial curriculum
- Your own plan
- A customised pathway
Can you provide reports for Local Authority reviews?
Yes. Home-education lessons take place during the day, with optional evening sessions.
Can my child join even if we have no fixed curriculum?
Yes. We can create a suitable pathway from the first consultation.
Do you support anxious or school-refusing learners?
Yes. Many families come to us for this reason.
Do you help with GCSE exam entry?
Yes. We advise on boards, levels, booking and revision timelines.
Do you help with SEND?
Yes. Our SEND-friendly teaching style is one of our strengths.
Start Your Home-Education Tuition Today
If you would like structured, personalised support for your home-educated child, we are here to help.
Book your free consultation and we will build a learning plan that fits your child’s needs and your family’s approach to home education.