Home education in Coventry, also known as homeschooling, is a growing choice for families in Coventry. Parents are choosing this path for many reasons - whether it’s flexibility, a more personalised approach to learning, or the chance to nurture creativity and curiosity. With a supportive community, a growing number of groups, and plenty of local learning opportunities, Coventry is a fantastic place to explore home education.  

Home Education in Coventry | A Guide for Families

If you’re considering home education in Coventry - or are already part of the homeschooling community - this guide will help you discover local support networks, active groups, and a wide range of family-friendly venues across the city that welcome and cater for home-educated children.

Getting Started: Legal Considerations

In the UK, parents have a legal right to educate their children at home. Coventry City Council provides guidance for elective home education, including registration, attendance, and safeguarding advice. While you don’t have to follow the national curriculum, keeping a record of your child’s learning can be useful.

Useful Resource: Coventry City Council – Elective Home Education

Finding Support and Connecting with Other Home Educators

Home education doesn’t have to be isolating. Coventry has a strong network of families and groups where you can share ideas, resources, and social activities:

Home Education Coventry (Facebook Group)

A large, active Facebook group connecting local home educators. Families share advice, organise outings, and discuss resources. Join here.

Home Ed Hive (Facebook Group)

Weekly meetups for all ages featuring crafts, games, and social interaction. Great for children to make friends in a relaxed setting. Join here.

Friendly Home Education and Home Schooling HELP and Support UK (Facebook Group)

Lots of useful information and support, including special offers, discounts, group lessons, trips and workshops. Join here.

Joining these groups can also help you discover local workshops, trips, and clubs suitable for home-educated children. 

Tutors in Coventry: Extra Support for Home Education

While many families enjoy the freedom of designing their own curriculum, tutors can be a valuable part of a home education journey -especially for subjects where parents feel less confident, or when children are preparing for exams like GCSEs and A-levels.

Recommended Tutors in Coventry:

Thrive Tutoring

Thrive Tutoring offer face-to-face and online sessions across Coventry, Warwickshire and parts of the West Midlands. While their primary focus is on 1-to-1 tutoring, they do also offer some group sessions. Find out more.

Inspire and Engage Tutoring

Inspire and Engage Tutoring provides 1:1 and small group tutoring sessions for children in Years 1 to 6, covering KS1 and KS2 English, Maths, phonics, SATs preparation, and more. Find out more.

MagiKats  

The MagiKats tutoring programme supports local primary and secondary school students, of all abilities, with fun and interactive maths, English and reasoning workshops. Find out more.

Benefits of Having a Tutor:

• Specialist Knowledge: Tutors bring expertise in subjects like maths, sciences, or foreign languages, giving children a deeper understanding.
• Exam Preparation: Many tutors are experienced in guiding students through GCSE and A-level exam requirements, including past papers and exam techniques.
• Confidence Building: One-to-one sessions provide personalised support, helping children gain confidence in areas they might struggle with.
• Flexibility: Tutors can fit around your family’s schedule, whether you prefer weekly sessions or short-term intensive support.
• Balanced Learning: Having a tutor can free parents from feeling pressure to “know it all,” making home education more enjoyable for the whole family.

Home Education Groups in Coventry

There are lots of groups around Coventry who offer Home Ed sessions and workshops - here are a few of our favourites. Browse Coventry Rocks for Home Ed Groups in Coventry.

Let's Animate Home Ed Animators Club

In these one-hour sessions, filmmakers are given a short animation challenge and are free to create an animation based around this theme in a stress-free and supportive atmosphere. 

• Timetable: Running Triweekly on a Monday
• Price: £10 per session 
• Location: Unit 4, Regency Works, 1A Shakleton Road, Coventry, CV5 6HT 
• Find out more

Ladybug Lodge SEND Home Ed Group

Ladybug Lodge hosts a range of activity sessions for families with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. 

• Timetable: Every Monday morning in Term Time
• Price: Free of charge
• Location: Wood Side Family Hub, Upper Ride, Willenhall, CV3 3GL
• Find out more

Comfy Crafternoons Home Education Group

A small, friendly arts and crafts club for home-educated children in Canley.

• Timetable: Tuesdays | 10am - 12pm and 1 - 3pm 
• Price: £2 suggested donation 
• Location: The Sovereign, 292 Charter Ave, Canley, CV4 8DA 
• Find out more

Browse Coventry Rocks for Home Ed Groups in Coventry.

Educational Day Trips in Coventry

One of the biggest benefits of home education is the freedom to take learning outside the home. Coventry is packed with exciting and educational venues where children can explore history, science, art, and music in a hands-on way - here are some of our favourites! Browse Coventry Rocks for Home Ed Activities in Coventry.

Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry Transport Museum offers interactive STEM-based sessions and historical activities for children of all ages.

St Mary’s Guildhall

St Mary’s Guildhall hosts themed workshops for home educators, from medieval history to Victorian crafts.

Midland Air Museum

Midland Air Museum is the perfect place to experience the world of aviation in a friendly and informal environment. 

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum has a broad range of interactive exhibitions and activities for children of all ages. 

Coventry Music Museum

Coventry Music Museum has activities to interest younger visitors, and a studio in which visitors can try their hand at composing and music-making. 

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve is set in 220 acres and features a wide variety of large pools, bird hides, woodland walks and wildflower meadows - they also run workshops and sessions during term time and during the holidays.

Contact the venues ahead of your visit, as most attractions run workshops, drop-in sessions, or even offer discounted rates for home education families.

Tips for Successful Home Education

• Build a Routine: Even a flexible schedule helps children stay engaged and productive.
• Mix Outdoor and Indoor Learning: Coventry’s parks, museums, and playgrounds offer perfect hands-on experiences.
• Stay Connected: Regularly attending home education meetups and social events supports both children and parents.
• Explore Community Resources: Local libraries, leisure centres, and charities often run workshops or provide free educational resources.
• Keep Records: Documenting progress, projects, and achievements can be helpful for assessments or transition back to school if needed.

Home education in Coventry offers families the chance to design a truly personalised learning journey. With support groups, experienced tutors, and a wealth of museums, parks, and creative spaces, children can enjoy a balanced mix of academic progress, social interaction, and hands-on experiences. By making the most of the resources available, home-educated children in Coventry can thrive - both academically and socially - while parents enjoy the freedom and flexibility that home education provides.

We hope you have found this guide useful. Why not browse the Coventry Rocks website for events and activities going on locally, plus fantastic groups and workshops which you can get involved with. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to discover things to do in the local area!