The other kind of masking… Are they sick or paranoid?

My Experience of Islam and Home Education Written by Sumaiya Al-Amoodi When people ask me why I chose to home educate my children, they often assume it’s purely for religious reasons. And while Islam does play a role in our journey, it’s only one part of a much bigger picture. I’ve been home educating since […]

We are using this week (28th Feb to 8th March) to make the home educated child’s voice heard, as well as the rest of the family. Tomorrow (28th Feb) you can take part in the #areyoulisteningnow online protest. The competition for home educated children closes on the 1st, with entries being shared on our socials, […]

We’ve made a couple of things you can print, if you have any ideas on other printables then do let us know. Remember we are not graphic designers, if an image needs improving please get in touch. Posters, can be hung in libraries or community centres, or even doctors surgeries etc, please get permission before […]

From the 28th February to the 8th March we are running the official Home Education Awareness week. There will be a whole host of events and activities, including live Q&A events on our Facebook Page (and hopefully our TikTok), a competition for home ed kids to win a £50 voucher ENTER HERE entries close 1st […]

Regardless of your children’s educational journey, whether they have ever attended school or not, and what their future plans are, all will need to learn basic fundamental knowledge and skills to keep them safe, healthy and contributing in a positive way to relationships and society as they develop into adulthood. All parents have a responsibility […]

Recently, there has been a marked increase in scrutiny and media reporting of home education.  Amongst many issues, attention is being drawn to the rapidly increasing number of families who are electing to home educate with a 20% rise in the last year alone.  Not surprisingly, questions are being asked about why this is happening […]

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 […]

When beginning home education, it is likely that you will expect that groups will form some part of your educational journey.  While a few might gain little benefit from them due to their individual needs, the majority of home educating families will be looking to groups to provide variety in their education and the opportunity […]

When exploring the reasons behind the changes to the climate of home education that are being felt, it is difficult not to become aware of the very different population that now home educates. As well as doubling in size in just seven years, there has also been significant increase in the reasons behind people making […]