Online classes for home-educated children

Parents and carers who educate their children at home and want expert help with certain subjects, exam courses or a regular routine.

A fee per child per class, per term or per course. Group classes mean one hour of your time earns from several families, and printable packs or recorded lessons can add a little extra.

• Teaching or tutoring experience
• Planning lessons and materials
• Clear communication with parents and children

• Safeguarding: check what policies and background checks (such as a DBS check) families would expect when you teach children online
• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check what suits online teaching
• Exam courses: check which exam boards and centres home-educated pupils can use, as you may not be able to enter them yourself
• Data protection: check your duties when you hold children's names and work, including registering with the ICO if needed
• Income is seasonal and families can leave between terms, so keep a buffer

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £100 to £800, depending on your video lesson software, equipment, learning materials and insurance. Many teachers already own a suitable computer and webcam, which keeps costs low.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on class sizes, how many classes you run and your fees. Income is seasonal and families can leave between terms, so keep a buffer.

Check which safeguarding policies and background checks, such as a DBS check, families would expect. Also check suitable insurance, which exam boards and centres home-educated pupils can use, and whether you need to register with the ICO.