We know that taking the first steps into home education can feel confusing, emotional, and full of questions. Our free downloads are here to offer gentle reassurance and clear, parent-friendly guidance — without pressure or overwhelm.
Inside, you’ll find supportive resources including De-registration letter templates, What Is Suitable Education?, What Counts as Learning?, and our Gentle Guide to Home-schooling.
These guides are designed to help you understand your options, feel more confident in your choices, and recognise the learning that already happens every day.
We’re continuing to grow this library of free support, with more gentle resources coming soon — created to support parents through every stage of the home education journey.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore home-schooling or simply need a moment of reassurance, these free downloads are here to support you — calmly, kindly, and at your own pace.
Strong roots grow slowly 🌿
A free gentle guide to homeschooling 2026 (pdf)
DownloadWhat counts as learning Support document for Parents PDF (pdf)
DownloadWhat is suitable Education website (pdf)
DownloadAll about Steady Roots (pdf)
DownloadScotland ASN CSP Home Education Request (pdf)
DownloadScotland de registration letter (pdf)
DownloadEHCP de registration (pdf)
DownloadDe registration letter 1 (pdf)
DownloadSteady Roots