CYP Now - Home education: Can the government do more to support families?

Here in the UK, home education has become more and more common, with parents opting for this route of education rather than choosing to send their children to a traditional school.

More children in the UK are being home-schooled following the pandemic, experts say. Picture: Africa Studios/Adobe Stock

There are many reasons home education is the preferred choice and here are some examples:

Confidence may be low in the school option that is available.

There may be issues with bullying that has not been resolved.

Health reasons could prevent the child from attending school.

There may be issues that require short term intervention.

There may be a lack of suitable provision in the school for special educational needs.

This could be a temporary situation whilst awaiting a place at a suitable school.

Home education may have started during Covid-19 and parents found this to be a better option.

Whilst home education may seem the best option, there is still little help from the government to ensure that all the necessary tools are available to provide the best education available.

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