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The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: What parents need to know and what to do now

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 Government . Critics fear that it...

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March for Children: Families oppose the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

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

Standing up for our children: Families march in London against education bill

On Sunday 18th May, the March for Children brought together families, educators, campaigners, and allies from all walks of life in a powerful show of unity. Starting in Whitehall and moving through Trafalgar Square and along the Embankment, the march ended in Parliament Square with heartfelt speeches and a shared...

Educational Freedom report exposes widespread local authority failings in home education support

Why UK home educators are losing trust in their local authorities – 2024 report findings

A major report from Educational Freedom published last September, exposed how many UK home-educating families are being let down, misrepresented, or actively harmed by their local authorities (LAs). Drawing on 818 survey responses, Freedom of Information requests, and nearly two decades of...

March For Children: A United Stand Against The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Written by and published with the permission of Poppy Coles.

On 18th May, home educating families, teachers, SEN families and many others will be gathering as one united voice to stand against the government's proposed Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The Bill will radically change academies, independent schools and home education in England and Wales, bringing all more in line...

Petitions against the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill

Actions to take against the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill

I know many families don’t have the time or capacity to get heavily involved in the protests - but signing and sharing a petition takes just a couple of minutes, and it does make a difference.

Our voices must be heard. We need to make it harder for the government to ignore us, and easier for them to be held...

What the UK can learn from the world’s happiest countries

Once again, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland top the World Happiness Report this year , with the UK ranking significantly lower at 23rd place .

While many factors contribute to national happiness, one recurring theme among the highest-ranking countries is education . Could the UK’s exam-driven, high-pressure school system be the reason? I think so.

At The Home Ed Daily , we’ve...

The Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill. What happens next?

The Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill. March 2025 update.

Labour MPs have voted to back the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill.

I’m appalled but not surprised.

So what happens now?

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has now finished its journey through the House of Commons, but MPs can still submit written questions and contact the minister on behalf of their constituents. The bill has now moved to the House of Lords, where it...

Families unite in Exeter: a stand against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

A powerful stand for parental rights at the CWSB Exeter rally #TheHomeEdDaily #ChildrensWellbeingBill #AreYouListeningNow #HomeEducation #ParentalRights

On Saturday, home educators, parents, and supporters came together across the country to stand up for parental rights, educational freedom, and the protection of children . The rallies were a testament to the strength and...

The Fight for Our Children's Future: Stopping Government Intrusion into Our Homes

For generations, parents in the UK have had the fundamental right to raise and educate their children in a way that aligns with their values, beliefs, and unique needs. However, this basic right is now under threat like never before. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) represents the most significant government intrusion into family life and education since the 1870 Education Act...

Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford Street, Exeter (and major cities across England, including London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham). This coordinated rally aims to protest the proposed bill. This deeply concerning piece of...

What's wrong with the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill? An overview of the key issues.

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill summary - homeschooling bill 2025

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