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Home education as quiet rebellion: the power of connection over control

Why community is the quiet revolution in home education

“The most revolutionary thing one can do is to introduce people to one another.” — Howard Zinn

Home education is often seen as an act of quiet rebellion — a decision to step away from systems that no longer serve our children, and to build something smaller, slower, more human. But if Oscar Wilde reminds us that disobedience can be a...

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How Do Children Learn When They Don't Go to School?

How Do Children Learn When They Don't Go to School? By Naomi Fisher

Most people have no idea what child development and education looks like outside school when young people have autonomy. I've been told that children will endlessly move from whim to whim, or that they'll never learn to set goals or work hard. Here's what actually happens.

Young self-directed children play. They play...

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...

Home Education Works — Our Family’s Story from School to Success

Home Educating – and beyond! By Ross Mountney

I sometimes think the government would like to devise an injection for all kids at birth that would make them all grow exactly the same! It would make it so much easier for them; if all kids learned the same, achieved the same, at the same time, in the same way, without having to pay attention to individual needs! Then the politicians could have...

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

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...

Tips for Starting Your Home Education Journey

Starting your home education journey can feel like stepping into an exciting, but uncharted, territory. The idea of teaching your kids at home brings up a mix of emotions: anticipation, excitement, and perhaps a bit of nervousness. But trust me, you’re not alone, and with the right approach, home education can be an incredibly rewarding experience. If you’ve decided to embark on this...

Dear Parents: Why Education Should Make Children Happy — And What to Do When It Doesn’t

A letter to parents on education, by Ross Mountney

Dear Parents,

I thought I’d write you a letter because as a parent I know that you worry.

Being a parent seems to come packaged with worry. Add school and education into the parenting package and the worrying goes up a gear!

The sad thing about it is; education shouldn’t be worrying. It shouldn’t be complicated. It...

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: An Attack on Home Education and Parental Rights

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...

Home Education in the UK | Practical Tips for New Home Educators

Home education | Homeschooling advice In the UK the preferred term is 'home education'. If you see me using it, that's because the USA biased Google algorithms proritise their search results for 'homeschooling'. Read why correct terminolgy 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...