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...
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...
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill has raised significant concerns within the alternative 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...
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.
