Free Guide for Home-Educating Families

“How to Navigate the UK Exam System”

Take the confusion out of exams and help your child succeed — with confidence.

Feeling overwhelmed by the exam system?

If you’re home-educating your child and starting to think about exams, you might be asking:

What qualifications can they take?

Do we need coursework or a tutor?

Where do we even book exams?

How much will it cost — and when do we need to act?

You’re not alone — and this guide is here to help.

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If you’re home educating and feeling unsure about how to actually support your child with revision — without constant battles, stress, or resorting to nagging — this guide is for you.

It provides clear, practical strategies that work well in a home-ed environment. Not just emotional support, but real structure, simple tools, and flexible approaches that help your child feel confident and stay on track — without turning your home into a battleground.

What’s Inside

This FREE guide gives you everything you need to know to make informed choices:

✅ A clear breakdown of all exam options (GCSE, IGCSE, Functional Skills, A-levels)
✅ How to choose the right exam board (and avoid hidden pitfalls)
✅ Where to find exam centres that accept private candidates
✅ Costs, deadlines, and how to prepare without stress
✅ Trusted links, tools, and tips from experienced educators

Why this matters

Your child can succeed outside of school — and exams don’t have to be a mystery.
This guide simplifies the process and gives you confidence to move forward.

Whether your child is 12 or 17, this is essential reading if you plan for them to sit exams in the UK.

MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Hey, I'm Sarah Kennett

Hi, I’m Sarah Kennett — founder of Science Café and on a mission to make exams less stressful and science way more exciting.

Before I found my calling in education, I spent years in the private sector in pharmaceuticals and publishing, picking up real-world experience that’s shaped how I teach today.

With degrees in Biochemistry and Physics, plus a Master’s in Teaching Leadership, I bring both depth and creativity to how I support young learners.

I’ve led science departments in three different schools and helped hundreds of students succeed — many of whom were struggling before they found the right kind of support. My teaching has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, but more importantly, it's made a real difference to real families.

At Science Café, we believe science shouldn’t be scary. It should feel like an adventure — full of discovery, curiosity, and those brilliant “aha!” moments. I'm here to break things down, build confidence, and make the journey to exams a whole lot easier.