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...
Starting home education? Here's some homeschooling advice. Excuse me for using the term 'homeschooling' there - it helps the Google algorithms! Read why using the term 'home education in the UK 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! Borrow, look in charity shops, sign up for...
Why Terminology Matters to Home Educators When it comes to educating children outside the traditional school system, terminology matters more than you might think. In the UK, the preferred term is ‘home education’ , which reflects the practice of parents or caregivers taking full responsibility for their child’s learning, tailoring it to suit individual interests and needs. In contrast, the term...
Home educating as a neurodivergent adult comes with its own challenges, and overthinking it spirals...
I frequently worry that I’m not doing enough with my demand-avoidant youngest son. Or I have a ton of great learning ideas, but can't focus on one to actually do.
My mind jumps between random, hyper-focused rabbit holes—yesterday’s included mantis shrimps, growing lavender, and...
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 learning...
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...
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. No chatting with...
Written by and published with the permission of Naomi Fisher.
As we learn how to 'do school', do we forget how to learn?
School isn't the only way to get an education, and the school way isn't the only way to learn. In fact, some of the skills we need at school are quite different to the skills we need in order to direct our own learning.
