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What proof does UC need for child element while home educating to 19?

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HomeEducating · 26/03/2026 19:56

What do I give as proof for UC to continue getting child element for teenager up to 19?
We home educate and they want proof of what happens next eg details of further education college etc but we are home educating till 19? They have asked us to provide proof but haven’t replied each time to specify what would be proof ? Does anyone know what I need to state and will
this be the same with child benefit ?

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AlmostAJillSandwich · 26/03/2026 20:01

I don't think home education qualifies sadly, for either.

Blankscreen · 26/03/2026 20:01

Well what courses is your DC studying?

Any exams to take.

marcyhermit · 26/03/2026 20:03

HomeEducating · 26/03/2026 19:56

What do I give as proof for UC to continue getting child element for teenager up to 19?
We home educate and they want proof of what happens next eg details of further education college etc but we are home educating till 19? They have asked us to provide proof but haven’t replied each time to specify what would be proof ? Does anyone know what I need to state and will
this be the same with child benefit ?

This is the wrong place to ask, try a home ed facebook group - either your local one or a national like Educational Freedom or HEFA.

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HomeEducating · 26/03/2026 20:22

AlmostAJillSandwich · 26/03/2026 20:01

I don't think home education qualifies sadly, for either.

UC told me it does, but asked for proof, but then haven’t told me what I’m meant to provide as proof . I’ll add another message to my journal.

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HomeEducating · 26/03/2026 20:23

marcyhermit · 26/03/2026 20:03

This is the wrong place to ask, try a home ed facebook group - either your local one or a national like Educational Freedom or HEFA.

Thanks I’ll try there

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HomeEducating · 26/03/2026 20:24

Blankscreen · 26/03/2026 20:01

Well what courses is your DC studying?

Any exams to take.

We will be working towards maths and English GCSEs. To be taken as a private candidate.
As well as that we do a range of other subjects and also things like life skills .

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AutumnAllTheWay · 26/03/2026 20:34

AlmostAJillSandwich · 26/03/2026 20:01

I don't think home education qualifies sadly, for either.

This is incorrect

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