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...
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...
Written by and published with the permission of Poppy Coles .
I can’t imagine a life in which home education didn’t play a major part. Since 2012 my life has been inextricably linked with the home educating community; from beginning my own home-ed journey at the age of 13, to now supporting the community with educational resources and opportunities alongside my Mum. The decision my...
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...
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. What does this result mean, and what happens now?
These graphics with no simple explanation are confusing, what does it mean? The proposal in question was an opposition amendment to the bill. However, most MPs voted against it, with the 'noes' prevailing. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill has now passed its second reading, marking...
The proposed Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill has raised significant concerns within the home education community. Many of the provisions outlined in the bill risk undermining parental rights, disrupting children’s education, and imposing unnecessary and invasive measures on families.
This article highlights key issues with the bill,...
The home education community is an incredible, diverse network of families with unique stories, challenges, and triumphs. Right now, we have a powerful opportunity to shape the narrative surrounding home education and share the positive, authentic experiences that rarely make it into the mainstream media.
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Words matter. They shape how others see us and define how we see ourselves. For the UK home-educating community, choosing “home education” over “homeschooling” isn’t a small detail—it’s a statement of who we are and what we stand for.
“Homeschooling” can suggest replicating school at home, while “home education” reflects something far more meaningful: a flexible, dynamic, and child-...
