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Christmas and home education: creating a calmer, more connected December at home

Christmas with home education feels different. In the best way.

One of the things I love most about home ed at this time of year is the pace. We can slow right down. We can stay home when the weather is wild. We can choose quiet mornings with fairy lights, biscuits, and a box of decorations tipped across the table. There’s no rush to get out of the house. No last minute costume dramas. No late night...

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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...

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 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 vunerable families.

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

Share Your Home Education Story | The Home Ed Daily

Share your home educating story with The Home Ed Daily

The home education community is full of incredible families, each with their own story, challenges, and triumphs. Together, we have a real opportunity to shape how home education is seen - by sharing the honest, positive experiences that rarely make it into mainstream media.

Why your voice matters

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Home Education vs Homeschooling: What's the Difference?

Home Ed vs Homeschool: An Infographic

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-...

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.

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The Pros and Cons of Home Education

Homeschooling advantages and disadvantages

Home education offers something schools can’t: the freedom to tailor learning to your child’s unique needs, interests, and pace. It gives families the chance to strengthen their relationships, shape daily life around what really matters, and explore the world together on their own terms.

It does take commitment. But for many families, the...

How home education is changing the way we learn

As September rolls around, the familiar hum of the "back-to-school" season fills the air. Shops brim with school supplies, uniforms, and lunchboxes, while families gear up for the whirlwind of early mornings and jam-packed schedules. But for a growing number of families, this September signifies a shift away from convention. Instead of rushing back to classrooms, they’re embracing the freedom and...

Is Age 4 Too Young for School? What Finland Gets Right About Childhood

School starting age: Why Finland waits until 7 – and the UK doesn’t

In contrast to our broken system, children in Finland don’t start formal schooling until age 7. Before that, children can attend daycare or preschool, where the emphasis is firmly on play , creativity, and social development rather than formal academics. This approach supports healthy emotional and cognitive growth in the...