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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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Sasha Jackson - Editor of The Home Ed Daily

About me, founder and editor of The Home Ed Daily.

I’m Sasha Jackson , welcome to The Home Ed Daily .

This platform isn’t a business—it’s a labour of love. As a passionate, unpaid home-educating parent, I’m deeply committed to giving our community a positive voice in the media. Let me be upfront:

Any banner ads on the site, which could theoretically earn me a tiny commission, have brought in exactly £0 so far (I need some tips on...

Debunking home ed myths: Aren't you stuck at home all day?

During the Covid-19 lockdowns, as a parent who had already chosen home education, I encountered some puzzling assumptions from parents whose children attended traditional schools. The common misconception? That as a home-educating family, we must be used to spending all day, every day cooped up - sounds like a classroom! 😜

The audacity of this presumption was frustrating. I often...

Debunking home ed myths: How do your children socialise?

A persistent myth is that home-educated children lack social opportunities. It’s a tired misconception that resurfaces time and again, eliciting collective eye-rolls from those familiar with the reality. The truth? Socialisation isn’t about the quantity of interactions—it’s about their quality and diversity .

School settings promote forced associations rather than genuine...

Can't decide whether to home educate?

Should I homeschool my child? Is home education a good idea? If you're seriously thinking about it, chances are you already sense it could be the right path for your family. And here’s something reassuring: in many ways, you’re already home educating.

Think about it —every day, you're helping your child learn through love, conversation, life skills, play, and curiosity. You answer...

Can you home educate on a budget? Practical tips and free resources

How much does home education cost in the UK?

Home education doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. You can shape it to fit your family’s budget and circumstances. You don’t need tutors, expensive subscriptions, or a stack of shiny new resources. The only unavoidable cost is exams later on, as families must cover these privately.

That said, it’s important to be honest. For most families...

The freedom of home education

Why More Families Are Choosing Home Education in the UK

More and more parents are turning to home education as a flexible, personal way to support their child’s learning.

Without the pressures of school runs, standardised testing, and one-size-fits-all timetables, many families find a new sense of balance. Children have time to rest, play, and grow at their own pace. And parents...

Home Education vs Homeschooling

Why terminology matters to home educators When you choose to educate your child outside the school system, the words you use matter more than you might think.

In the UK, the preferred term is home education . It reflects a legal and practical reality: parents or carers take full responsibility for a child’s learning, shaping it around their interests, needs, and pace.

In...