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What the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill means for home education in England | March 2026 update

A calm summary of what is changing and when for home educators under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. March 2026 update.

There has been a lot of anxiety around the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill and what it could mean for home educating families in England. That concern is understandable. These proposals matter. But it is also important to stay rooted in what is actually happening,...

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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...

Why the UK Ranks Lower in Happiness – And What Education Has to Do With It

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 2025

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 undermines...

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

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...

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. What it is, and its implications for parents.

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill has raised significant concerns within the alternative 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 vunerable families.

This article highlights key issues with the bill, explaining how these changes could negatively...

Sara Sharif’s Tragedy and Systemic Failures

The heartbreaking death of Sara Sharif has sent shockwaves across the nation, leaving an enduring sense of grief and anger. However, the aftermath of this tragedy has seen the government and media exploit Sara’s story to unfairly target the home education community, perpetuating harmful misconceptions while neglecting the true systemic failures that led to her untimely death.

The...