Supporting Home Education Across North Lincolnshire

Introduction

The official opening of the Elective Home Education (EHE) Hub at John Leggott College on 21 January marked an exciting milestone for home-educating families across North Lincolnshire.

Parents, carers, learners and education professionals came together to celebrate the launch of the dedicated Hub, explore its facilities and discover how this new provision will support home-educated young people both academically and personally. The event provided an opportunity to meet the experienced team, learn about the flexible learning opportunities available and see first-hand how the Hub has been designed to complement home education while helping learners prepare for future success.

John Leggott College would like to thank everyone who attended the opening event. The positive conversations, valuable feedback and enthusiasm shown by families highlighted the importance of providing high-quality support for home-educated learners within the local community.

Developed in partnership with North Lincolnshire Council, the Elective Home Education Hub reflects a shared commitment to widening educational opportunities while recognising parents' right to choose home education for their child. Rather than replacing home education, the Hub has been created to enhance it by offering flexible tuition, pastoral support and recognised qualification pathways in a safe and welcoming college environment.

Why has John Leggott College invested in an Elective Home Education Hub?

Elective Home Education continues to grow across North Lincolnshire and throughout the UK, with families choosing this pathway for many different reasons. While home education provides flexibility and personalised learning, many parents identify common challenges when accessing specialist teaching, GCSE preparation, examination centres and opportunities for social interaction.

John Leggott College recognised this increasing demand after welcoming 12 home-educated learners to sit their examinations during 2025. Building on that success, the College created a dedicated Elective Home Education Hub that provides ongoing educational and pastoral support tailored specifically to the needs of home-educated students.

At the heart of the Hub is a simple but ambitious vision:

To provide every home educated student with the support, confidence and opportunities they need to succeed and achieve their aspirations.

What support does the Home Education Hub provide?

One of the biggest advantages of the Hub is its flexibility. Families remain fully responsible for their child's home education while choosing the level of support that best suits their educational goals.

Whether learners require occasional tuition, ongoing academic support or structured preparation for GCSE examinations, the Hub provides access to experienced subject specialists in a calm, supportive learning environment.

Available support includes:

• Individual one-to-one tuition

• Small group teaching

• GCSE English and Mathematics support

• Specialist subject tuition

• Revision planning and examination preparation

• Study skills coaching

• Organisation and independent learning strategies

• Emotional wellbeing support

• Confidence-building activities

• Personalised academic guidance

Every programme is designed around the learner's individual needs, allowing families to access professional educational support without compromising the flexibility that home education provides.

How does personalised pastoral support help home-educated learners?

While academic success is important, the EHE Hub recognises that confidence, wellbeing and emotional resilience are equally vital.

Every learner accessing the Hub benefits from dedicated wrap-around pastoral support delivered by a specialist Home Education Support Coordinator. This role is central to the Hub's philosophy, ensuring learners feel supported not only in their studies but throughout their personal development.

Students receive guidance with:

• Building confidence and independence

• Establishing positive learning routines

• Organisation and time management

• Study skills and examination preparation

• Understanding and applying feedback

• Emotional wellbeing

• Motivation and goal setting

• Transitioning into structured learning

The pastoral coordinator also works closely with tutors and families, creating personalised support plans and maintaining regular communication to ensure learners continue progressing both academically and personally.

What makes the seven-week structured programme unique?

During the launch event, visitors learned more about one of the Hub's most innovative features, its seven-week structured programme, designed specifically for home-educated learners preparing for future qualifications or considering progression into further education.

Rather than immediately introducing students into a traditional classroom environment, the programme gradually builds confidence over seven weeks.

Learners begin by developing communication skills, emotional resilience and study routines before progressing to personalised one-to-one tuition delivered by experienced teachers. As confidence grows, students transition into collaborative small-group learning where they can develop teamwork, communication and examination techniques.

The programme concludes with a taster week, giving learners the opportunity to experience real college classes in English and Mathematics while continuing to receive dedicated pastoral support throughout the process. Regular wellbeing check-ins, family communication and personalised learning plans ensure every learner receives consistent support from beginning to end.

How does the Hub prepare learners for GCSEs and future education?

One of the most valuable aspects of the Elective Home Education Hub is the opportunity for learners to access recognised qualifications while remaining home educated.

Qualified subject specialists deliver tuition aligned with examination board requirements, helping learners prepare confidently for GCSE assessments. In addition to subject teaching, students can attend workshops covering revision techniques, study skills, organisation, exam wellbeing and effective learning strategies.

The College also supports learners requiring examination access arrangements, including extra time, readers and scribes where appropriate, helping ensure every student can demonstrate their full potential during examinations.

Frequently Asked Questions About the John Leggott College EHE Hub

What is the Elective Home Education (EHE) Hub at John Leggott College?

The Elective Home Education (EHE) Hub is a dedicated learning provision at John Leggott College designed to support home-educated young people across North Lincolnshire. Developed in partnership with North Lincolnshire Council, the Hub offers flexible tuition, pastoral support, study skills, workshops and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, while allowing families to continue home educating.

Who is the EHE Hub designed for?

The Hub is open to home-educated learners of different backgrounds and abilities, with particular support available for students preparing for GCSEs and post-16 education. Families can choose from a range of flexible learning options, including one-to-one tuition, small-group sessions and a structured seven-week programme that complements their existing home education.

What learning opportunities are available through the EHE Hub?

Students can access a variety of educational support tailored to their individual needs, including English and Mathematics tuition, specialist subject teaching, revision workshops, study skills sessions and examination preparation. The Hub also offers a structured seven-week programme that combines academic learning with dedicated pastoral support to help learners build confidence and independence.

Does the EHE Hub provide support beyond academic learning?

Yes. A key feature of the Hub is its wrap-around pastoral support. Every learner has access to a dedicated Home Education Support Coordinator who works alongside tutors and families to provide guidance with wellbeing, organisation, study routines, confidence-building, exam preparation and personal development. This holistic approach helps learners feel supported both academically and emotionally throughout their educational journey.

How can families find out more about joining the EHE Hub?

Families interested in learning more about the Elective Home Education Hub can contact the John Leggott College team to discuss the support available and the application process. Following an initial enquiry, families are invited to meet with the Hub team to explore the learner's goals, identify the most suitable programme and complete enrolment. For further information, email ehehub@leggott.ac.uk or visit the John Leggott College Elective Home Education Hub webpage.