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Homeschool Requirements by State & Country
Wales, United Kingdom homeschool laws at a glance.
Always verify with current law. This information is summarized from
HSLDA,
HSLDA Canada,
and government education ministries as of 2026. Homeschool laws change — confirm requirements with your local education authority before making decisions.
No statutory duty to notify the local authority. Parents must respond to local-authority enquiries if contacted. De-registration from a maintained school must be in writing to the headteacher.
Annual Assessment
No routine inspection. Local authorities have a duty under s. 436A to identify children not receiving suitable education and may make informal enquiries.
Minimum Instruction
Not specified
Teacher Qualifications
None required
Welsh Government statutory guidance applies to local authorities. The Senedd adopted the UK Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 register provisions on 19 March 2026; Welsh implementation expected from 2027.
Required Subjects
Wales, United Kingdom does not mandate specific subjects for homeschooling.