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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026: what changes for home education now?

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has received Royal Assent. What happens now? The key message for parents.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has now received Royal Assent and is an Act of Parliament. The Bill completed its final parliamentary stages on Tuesday 28 April 2026 and received Royal Assent on Wednesday 29 April 2026. The Act is for England and Wales. Families in Scotland and...

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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...

"Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Home Education for Autistic Children"

The Rise in Home Education for Autistic Children

Did you know that autistic pupils are facing barriers to their fundamental right to education? A leading charity has sounded the alarm, revealing a shocking 166% increase in the number of autistic children persistently absent from school over the past four years.

Let’s delve into the numbers. In England alone, over a quarter of autistic children – that's roughly 51,000 out of...

Do you need a dedicated home learning room?

Creating a home education space that works for your family

Home education set-up. Do you need a dedicated learning space?

It is very easy to feel a bit inadequate when scrolling through social media or home education blogs. Those beautifully styled posts showing immaculate learning spaces can make our own homes feel a little lacking by comparison. But the truth is, a lot of it is social media gloss.

At the start of each school term, or...

Sasha Jackson | The Home Ed Daily

About me. I’m Sasha Jackson. Welcome to The Home Ed Daily.

This platform is a labour of love. I’m a home-educating parent, writer, editor, and content creator, and I created The Home Ed Daily to give home educating families a positive, honest voice online. This is not a big business or a polished media brand. It is a grassroots project built with care, conviction, and a genuine commitment to...

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...