This is the link to download our annotated version of the bill. Read our other posts to fully understand what our concerns are.

10/1/2025 You’re probably fed up of trying to understand the legal jargon, and the political process, and tired from appearing to always be fighting for home education.  We have more fight in us, and we hope you do too as more work needs to be done. DO NOT DELAY TAKING ACTION AS WE HAVE UNTIL […]

UPDATE 10/1/25 any reference to first or second readings of the bill or writing to your MP are now outdated (things move fast),though some information in the below article may still be valid as the bill has not yet been rewritten.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

UPDATE 10/1/25 any reference to first or second readings of the bill or writing to your MP are now outdated (things move fast), information in this article may still be valid as the bill has not yet been rewritten, the latest advice on what to do and say to your MP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

This bill could harm children who come under the SEND umbrella. The Children’s Unhappiness Bill (as nicknamed by me) but known by the Government and officially as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill further erodes children’s right. It further erodes a parent’s responsibility to protect their child.  It also, when you read through the bill’s […]

Is prison and / or a fine proportionate As a home educating parent who is ensuring their child receives a full-time efficient education suitable to the child’s age, ability, aptitude and SEN. If I did not comply with the proposed children not in school register what is the worst consequence? I searched the Children’s Unhappiness […]

The Children’s Unhappiness Bill (as nicknamed by me) but known by the Government and officially as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill . It contains a lot to think about. One particular area of interest is the Children Not in School Register. Specifically, Clause 25.   Clause 25 of this bill appears to be incomplete. […]

As the wording currently stands museums, swimming lessons, cadets, religious groups could all be in scope of needing to provide information. I have been through the childrens unhappiness Bill (as nicknamed by me) but known by the Government and officially as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, more times than I ever expected to read […]

You do have to wonder what is the WHY The Children’s Unhappiness Bill (as nicknamed by me) but known by the Government and officially as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. It appears to lack a specific purpose. It contains lots of sticky plasters for existing legislation, but forgets the problem probably needed a splint […]

Better data processing, not new legislation Trawling through reports from many sources. This included going through serious case reviews, in case I missed a genuine case where a home-educated child had not been known to services. I am reassured that it is not the current law at fault. It is not the current law that […]