Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Elective Home Education (EHE)

 

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Resource Sheet

We’re sorry to hear that you’re going through a difficult time. This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful. If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943.

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Dorset Council

Educating your child at home is called home education or elective home education (EHE), or home schooling. The council provide lots of information on your rights and responsibilities and the decision to home educate.

 

Local home education groups

Home Educators Yeovil

Home Educators Yeovil (HEY) was started in March 2009 by a few families who wanted to meet up with other home educators in their local area. 

Bridport Home Educators

The Bridport Group has been running for 3 years and meet every Wednesday 10am to 12.30pm during term time.  They welcome children and their parents/carers along to meet other Home educators and get involved in some educational activities.

 

National Home Education Groups

Education everywhere

Provides access to content, tools and resources for home education.

Education Otherwise

Education Otherwise is a leading charity across England and Wales that promotes and supports the right of a parent or guardian to home educate their child should they wish to do so.

Educational Freedom

Educational Freedom is a non-profit organisation providing Home Education information and support. 

Home Education Advisory Service

Supports parents who are new to home education.

Resources for Home Educator

There is a huge number of resources available – some free some cost.  The Dorset Council website lists many of these as well as information about home tutors and Examining Boards. 

BBC Bitesize

This BBC Bitesize page has helpful information about what is involved and how to go about it, should you decide it’s the right thing for you and your child. It also has a collection of resources for home educators.

 

Further Information

While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.

If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form and tell us about your support offering.

Last updated: July 2025.