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How to reduce home education prep and save time

Spend less time preparing: simple ways to reduce home education prep

There is a quiet, sneaky myth in home education: the idea that the success of a learning day depends on how much time you spent prepping for it the night before.

Whether you follow a structured curriculum, let your child’s interests lead the way, or take a piecemeal approach like the rest of us, it is ridiculously easy to...

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Stealth learning ideas: Turning play into education

Favourite family board and card games | How playing can teach more than worksheets

Ever watched your child completely absorbed in a game - laughing, problem-solving, working things out, and realised they were learning without even noticing? That’s stealth learning . Also known as hidden education, it’s about weaving learning into activities that feel nothing like school. No pressure, no...

Supporting neurodiverse learners at home: a personalised approach to education

When I first began working with home-educating families, I was struck by how many parents described the decision as both daunting and deeply necessary. For those raising neurodiverse children, the choice often stems from a desire to prioritise wellbeing—after witnessing their child struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or a lack of understanding in school settings.

Again and again, I’ve...

Stop the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Protests Across England

Families across England unite to oppose the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

On Sunday the 13th of July, families, educators, and allies gathered in towns and cities across England to protest the proposed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill , a controversial piece of legislation that many believe would harm, not help, young people. The bill is being presented as a measure to improve...

How Do Homeschooled Children Socialise? UK Guide

How do home educated children socialise? UK guide

Home educated children can have rich and varied social lives, but friendships outside school do not always happen automatically. Here’s what socialisation actually looks like, from local groups and mixed-age friendships to teenagers, online friends and children who simply need less social contact.

If you tell somebody you home educate, there is a good chance one particular question will...

The Wonderful World of Ben by Lorraine Blanche

The Wonderful World of Ben: A book inspired by school anxiety and EBSA

Home educator Lorraine Blanche writes a story inspired by 'Emotional Based School Avoidance' EBSA Author Spotlight

I wanted to spotlight this author because stories like Ben’s are rarely found in children’s books, yet they reflect the lived experience of so many home educating families. It gives children like ours a voice, and offers comfort, recognition, and reassurance to the parents who’ve...

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: What parents need to know and what to do now

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Summary and next steps

Historical article: This piece describes the Bill at an earlier stage. For the current position, read Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026: what changes for home education now?

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a measure to improve child welfare and educational standards....

March for Children: Families oppose the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Families unite to oppose the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Standing up for our children: Families march in London against education bill

On Sunday 18th May, the March for Children brought together families, educators, campaigners, and allies from all walks of life in a powerful show of unity. Starting in Whitehall and moving through Trafalgar Square and along the Embankment, the march ended in Parliament Square with heartfelt speeches and a shared...

Educational Freedom report exposes widespread local authority failings in home education support

Why UK home educators are losing trust in their local authorities – 2024 report findings

A major report from Educational Freedom published last September, exposed how many UK home-educating families are being let down, misrepresented, or actively harmed by their local authorities (LAs). Drawing on 818 survey responses, Freedom of Information requests, and nearly two decades of...

March For Children: A United Stand Against The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Written by and published with the permission of Poppy Coles.

On 18th May, home educating families, teachers, SEN families and many others will be gathering as one united voice to stand against the government's proposed Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The Bill will radically change academies, independent schools and home education in England and Wales, bringing all more in line...

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...