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Know what to expect
How our tuition works, what happens next, and answers to the questions parents ask about home schooling.
Working with Ashcroft
Our goal: getting your child ready for what comes next
Where children are when they come to us, and where we hope they'll be when they leave.
Read moreWhat happens on the free discovery call
A relaxed chat about your child. No pressure, no hard sell, just a chance to talk.
Read moreHow we match your child with the right tutor
Knowing the subject is only half of it. The right person makes all the difference.
Read moreWhat an online lesson looks like
Live, one-to-one, from your own home. It's simpler than you might think.
Read moreWhat goes in your lesson report
After every lesson you'll hear how it went. You'll never be left wondering.
Read moreYour next steps, from first call to first lesson
Getting started is easy. Here's what happens, step by step.
Read moreWhy we teach online only (and why it works)
All our lessons are online. We don't do home visits. Here's why we think that's a good thing.
Read moreHome education and school
Home schooling in the UK: what parents need to know
The basics of home education in England, in plain English, with links to the official guidance.
Read moreWhy more families are choosing home education
More and more children in England are being home educated. Here's what the official figures say.
Read moreUsing a tutor alongside home schooling
You don't have to teach everything yourself. Here's how online tuition can fit in.
Read moreSupporting a child who is out of school or anxious about school
When school has become a struggle, gentle and patient support can help a child start learning again.
Read moreHow to tell if your child needs a tutor
Some gentle signs that a bit of one-to-one help could make a real difference.
Read moreSounds good?
Not sure what's right for your child? Let's talk it through.
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