Raising Mums

Education is compulsory but school is not. Under the 1996 Education Act, parents have a responsibility to provide their children with a suitable education whether at school or otherwise. School does not suit all children or lifestyles. Parents choose home education for a number of reasons, the topmost of which is the desire to give their children a quality, individualised education that will equip them for their adult life in an ever-faster-changing world.  This may all change. Parliament is currently debating a proposal for a new education bill. The New Schools Bill will also impose new requirements on Home educating parents. So how will this change your life and why should you be concerned? In Episode 81 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share why home educators should be concerned about the New Schools Bill. Read the New Schools Bill HERE: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3156 New Schools Bill and Home Education The changes in the Schools Bill impact England, but not currently Wales and Scotl