The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has received Royal Assent. What happens now? The key message for parents.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has now received Royal Assent and is an Act of Parliament. The Bill completed its final parliamentary stages on Tuesday 28 April 2026 and received Royal Assent on Wednesday 29 April 2026. The Act is for England and Wales....

Following our IGCSE biology journey. What we covered in April 2026.

If you are wondering what the Inspire To Learn IGCSE Biology Hub actually is, I’d suggest starting with my introductory article. That piece explains the Hub in more detail, including how it is structured, who it is aimed at, and all the practical info.

We are now at the end of our first month using...

Government schools education white paper 2026 summary. The impact explained.

The government has published a new education white paper titled Every Child Achieving and Thriving

It sets out a long-term vision for education in England through the 2030s. On the surface, it speaks of inclusion, enrichment, belonging and high standards. But when read carefully, especially...

MoneyTime Kids, a fun and practical way to teach money skills.

MoneyTime kindly gave us access so I could explore it and share my honest thoughts. I only feature resources I genuinely think are ideal for home ed families. If you decide to buy using my link, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Using this exclusive link also gives my...

What Keir Starmer said about " homeschooling " and why it matters

I am genuinely outraged.

Listening to recent comments from Keir Starmer's speech in Hastings left me stunned. To hear home education spoken about in the same breath as extremism. To hear it framed as something that needs “tougher regulation” because schools are supposedly essential for integration. It felt deeply...

Future Explorers’ Club – a monthly adventure through the letterbox

The Future Explorers Club kindly sent us these letters to try so I could share my honest thoughts. I only feature resources I genuinely think are ideal for home ed families. If you decide to buy using my link, I may receive a small commission - at no extra cost to you. Thank you!...

The industrial revolution and the birth of modern schooling: what history tells us about learning

For most of human history, children learned by taking part in life. They absorbed skills and knowledge through family life, apprenticeships, play, and community. Learning happened as they joined in with the real work of their world; watching, listening, experimenting, asking questions, and...

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 (...

In the UK, many families prefer the term home education rather than homeschooling . The difference may sound small, but the words we use shape how learning outside school is understood by parents, professionals, the media, and the public.

If you educate your child outside school, the words you use matter more than people might think. To...

How morning baskets work in home education

Morning baskets have become a popular part of home education for many families, but they can look very different from one home to another. That is partly why they can be hard to define neatly.

At heart, a morning basket is simply an intentional way to begin the day together. It gives families a chance to gather, slow down, and share a few...