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 […]

In a civil society, a family home must be precisely that a family home The Children’s Unhappiness Bill (as nicknamed by me), but known by the Government and officially as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill must be read with all accompanying documents. HCB151 ECHR Memo https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0151/delegated_powers_memo.pdf https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0151/en/240151en.pdf To truly appreciate how harmful this Bill […]

  EHE is not CME The Children’s Unhappiness Bill (as nicknamed by me), is known by the Government and officially as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Reading and rereading through the bill and accompanying documents. This is not about a child’s right to education. It appears to be about punitive, intrusive measures being implemented for […]

What is its true purpose? The Children’s Unhappiness Bill (as nicknamed by me) but known by the Government and officially as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill despite reading through the Bill, and all accompanying material all I can see if enacted as is, is an impracticable mess that will not provide significantly better protection […]

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UPDATE 10/1/25 any reference to first or second readings of the bill or writing to your MP are now outdated (things move fast),though some information in the below article may still be valid as the bill has not yet been rewritten.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

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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 […]