Home Schooling Boom: 95,000+ Children in England now being educated at home

Bullying, religion, mental health, philosophical or lifestyle reasons are being cited by parents as the reasons for their move.

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00:00Home schooling in the UK has seen a dramatic increase with the number of children being

00:05educated at home approximately doubling in recent years. This shift has been driven by

00:11various factors including lingering concerns from the pandemic, dissatisfaction with traditional

00:17school environments and a desire for a more tailored education. Parents are increasingly

00:23seeking to personalise learning, particularly those with special educational requirements.

00:29However, this rise has sparked debate about the quality and oversight of home education.

00:36Critics argue that homeschooled children may miss out on social interactions and structured

00:42learning environments, while supporters highlight the flexibility and opportunities for creative

00:50development. With educational authorities struggling to keep up with monitoring the

00:55growth of home schooling, it raises important questions about resources,

01:00regulation and the long-term impacts on children's futures.