Erosion of Parental Responsibility by the Backdoor I have started and restarted this post so many times as the Children’s Unhappiness Bill (as nicknamed by me) but known by the Government and officially as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is the gift that keeps on giving. It is not even subtle in hiding its […]

UPDATE 10/1/25 any reference to first or second readings of the bill or writing to your MP are now outdated (things move fast),though some information in the below article may still be valid as the bill has not yet been rewritten. The latest advice on what to do and say to your MP can be […]

Home education is under attack, it can only be protected by as many people as possible speaking out. You have probably seen lots in the news lately, a home education register, the awful death of Sara Sharif being blamed on home education, the unprecedented rise in home education figures etc. Its time to stand up, […]

Home education not to be blamed in the death of Sara Sharif. We at Educational Freedom and the home educating families that we support are horrified at how quickly many in positions of power have decided to weaponise a child’s tragic death. A child taken from this world at the young age of ten by […]

Current battles facing home educators and what you can do… There are two main concerns that need addressing at the moment, the CNIS register (which we previously discussed here) and the proposed changes to needing consent to deregister when there is an open child protection case or s47 enquiries are in process. The children not […]

On the 15th November 2024 Lord Storey did the second reading of the ‘Home School Education Registration and Support Bill.’ What does this mean? At the moment this is not a major concern, but something to keep an eye on as the Government are looking to implement a Children’s Well-being Bill instead and it is […]

It’s time to stand up and be heard. And we know that can feel intimidating. But staying quiet really will erode home educators freedoms. It will take just a few moments of your time and could protect you for many years to come. We have even written the letter ready for you to edit. Why […]

Currently, any opinions and comments (from us and elsewhere) are speculative about what might happen. Yesterday (17th July), the King delivered his speech to Parliament. While it lacked detailed information, it hinted at future developments. “My Ministers will seek to raise educational standards and break down barriers to opportunity. Action will be taken to get […]