4+ hour ago  (519+ words) The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act, which has now become law, requires all home-educating families in England and Wales to register their children with the local authority." Previously, the parents of home-educated children were only required to inform the local…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (600+ words) The right of parents to home educate their children in accordance with their own beliefs is being threatened by the government's proposed Children and Wellbeing Bill, currently being assessed in the House of Lords. Emily Bourne, writing for Christian Concern,…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (596+ words) Members of the House of Lords have raised concerns that government plans could lead to a culture of "surveillance" on homeschooling families. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill is currently at the Committee Stage. As it stands, parents home educating…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (450+ words) As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, churches across England are stepping up to help parents prepare for the new school year by running free pre-loved uniform schemes. At Ely Cathedral, a "school uniform community wardrobe" is being…...