Families across England unite to oppose the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

On Sunday the 13th of July, families, educators, and allies gathered in towns and cities across England to protest the proposed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill , a controversial piece of legislation that many believe would harm, not help, young people. The bill is being presented as a measure to improve...

Home educator Lorraine Blanche writes a story inspired by Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Author Spotlight

I wanted to spotlight this author because stories like Ben’s are rarely found in children’s books — yet they reflect the lived experience of so many home-educating families. It gives children like ours a voice, and offers comfort, recognition, and reassurance to the...

Do you worry about socialisation? Home educated children thrive through hands-on experiences and mixed-age friendships - learning together, not just side by side.

But how do they socialise?

It’s one of the most common questions we get - and one of the most frustrating myths about home education: that our children must be lonely or isolated. It usually comes from a kind place (...

When I first began working with home-educating families, I was struck by how many parents described the decision as both daunting and deeply necessary. For those raising neurodiverse children, the choice often stems from a desire to prioritise wellbeing—after witnessing their child struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or a lack of understanding in school settings.

Again and again, I’ve...

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Summary and next steps

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a measure to improve child welfare and educational standards. However, it has raised serious concerns among parents, home educators, and civil liberties advocates, who argue that it represents a significant overreach by the...

Home education | Homeschooling advice In the UK the preferred term is 'home education'. If you see me using it, that's because the USA biased Google algorithms proritise their search results for 'homeschooling'. Read why correct terminolgy matters .

Don’t buy or subscribe to anything until you have found your feet.

Don’t panic buy all the stuff, even if it is discounted or a bargain...

Written by and published with the permission of Naomi Fisher.

What is a childhood like, when it's not defined by school?

When my children first didn’t start school, I saw a hole where school would have been. The absence loomed large. I saw empty years ahead with no Back to School Septembers, and no Sports Day in July. No school plays and no class assemblies...

Why terminology matters to home educators When you choose to educate your child outside the school system, the words you use matter more than you might think.

In the UK, the preferred term is home education . It reflects a legal and practical reality: parents or carers take full responsibility for a child’s learning, shaping it around their interests, needs, and pace....

When legislation causes anxiety: supporting our children through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

The passage of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) through the House of Commons has been deeply unsettling for many families—but for my son, it has caused a level of stress and anxiety I never expected.

Like many home-ed children, he thrives in a...

🌿Customise ChatGPT to support your home education style

Using the “Customise ChatGPT” settings can significantly improve the relevance, tone, and usefulness of responses, especially for home-educating parents looking for more tailored support.

Customised settings enable a bespoke response, and streamlines your workflow - saving you time and reducing the frustrating...