Education Otherwise
@educationotherwise.bsky.social
The UK’s foremost home education charity.
📞 0300 1245690 (free helpline)
🌍 www.educationotherwise.org
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📞 0300 1245690 (free helpline)
🌍 www.educationotherwise.org
📧 [email protected]
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In-person trustee meeting yesterday in the sunshine ☀️
It was lovely to be able to say thank you in person to the volunteers who enable EO to run so smoothly 😁
#EducationOtherwise
It was lovely to be able to say thank you in person to the volunteers who enable EO to run so smoothly 😁
#EducationOtherwise
Wonderful to meet with trustees, trustee associates and volunteers for @educationotherwise.bsky.social
Thank you @wendycharleswarner.bsky.social
Thank you @wendycharleswarner.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
In-person trustee meeting yesterday in the sunshine ☀️
It was lovely to be able to say thank you in person to the volunteers who enable EO to run so smoothly 😁
#EducationOtherwise
It was lovely to be able to say thank you in person to the volunteers who enable EO to run so smoothly 😁
#EducationOtherwise
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Peer support is great but it does not offer confidentiality, insured services and the ability to know that information is correct. How much d those things mean to you?
For me, confidentiality is crucial as from that comes trust.
#EducationOtherwise
For me, confidentiality is crucial as from that comes trust.
#EducationOtherwise
March 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Peer support is great but it does not offer confidentiality, insured services and the ability to know that information is correct. How much d those things mean to you?
For me, confidentiality is crucial as from that comes trust.
#EducationOtherwise
For me, confidentiality is crucial as from that comes trust.
#EducationOtherwise
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I had another read through of ‘Education Otherwise: Fifty Years of Home Education’ this weekend.
A great reminder of why we do it, and why protecting home education is so important.
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#ElectiveHomeEducation
A great reminder of why we do it, and why protecting home education is so important.
#EducationOtherwise
#ElectiveHomeEducation
There are so may images which say 'wonderful home education to me and this is one of them, kindly donated for 'Education Otherwise: Fifty Years of Home Education'. I love the supportive and restful calm of these happy children.
copies from educationotherwise.org
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copies from educationotherwise.org
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July 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
I had another read through of ‘Education Otherwise: Fifty Years of Home Education’ this weekend.
A great reminder of why we do it, and why protecting home education is so important.
#EducationOtherwise
#ElectiveHomeEducation
A great reminder of why we do it, and why protecting home education is so important.
#EducationOtherwise
#ElectiveHomeEducation
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Every child deserves unconditional support; never take away their firsts, no matter how long ago we experienced them ourselves as each one is part of wonder.
Home education putting children at the centre, the future is heirs.
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Home education putting children at the centre, the future is heirs.
#EducationOtherwise
May 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Every child deserves unconditional support; never take away their firsts, no matter how long ago we experienced them ourselves as each one is part of wonder.
Home education putting children at the centre, the future is heirs.
#EducationOtherwise
Home education putting children at the centre, the future is heirs.
#EducationOtherwise
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Why is this the best petition to sign regarding the clauses in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that will affect home educating families?
It is detailed and nuanced and gets to the crux of the issue. There are some things in the Bill that are actually good after all … but not these 🤦🏻♀️
It is detailed and nuanced and gets to the crux of the issue. There are some things in the Bill that are actually good after all … but not these 🤦🏻♀️
May 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Why is this the best petition to sign regarding the clauses in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that will affect home educating families?
It is detailed and nuanced and gets to the crux of the issue. There are some things in the Bill that are actually good after all … but not these 🤦🏻♀️
It is detailed and nuanced and gets to the crux of the issue. There are some things in the Bill that are actually good after all … but not these 🤦🏻♀️
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What subjects are most important to home educating families?
Happiness, independence, compassion, empathy and being the best self the child can be.
Home education grows beautiful children.
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Happiness, independence, compassion, empathy and being the best self the child can be.
Home education grows beautiful children.
#EducationOtherwise
April 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
What subjects are most important to home educating families?
Happiness, independence, compassion, empathy and being the best self the child can be.
Home education grows beautiful children.
#EducationOtherwise
Happiness, independence, compassion, empathy and being the best self the child can be.
Home education grows beautiful children.
#EducationOtherwise
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Can schools provide individualised education to a child? Of course not as, even the best teacher delivers set material to groups.
The law asks far more of parents; home education, individualising education to each child's age, ability, aptitude and special needs.
#EducationOtherwise
The law asks far more of parents; home education, individualising education to each child's age, ability, aptitude and special needs.
#EducationOtherwise
March 16, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Can schools provide individualised education to a child? Of course not as, even the best teacher delivers set material to groups.
The law asks far more of parents; home education, individualising education to each child's age, ability, aptitude and special needs.
#EducationOtherwise
The law asks far more of parents; home education, individualising education to each child's age, ability, aptitude and special needs.
#EducationOtherwise
That’s exactly why we are here as a charity.
For home educating families; now and in the future.
For home educating families; now and in the future.
March 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
That’s exactly why we are here as a charity.
For home educating families; now and in the future.
For home educating families; now and in the future.
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Today I saw images of smiling parents and children heading off to rallies against the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. They won't change this Government's view but every single, politically aware child there is demonstrating just how well home education works.
#EducationOtherwise
#EducationOtherwise
March 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Today I saw images of smiling parents and children heading off to rallies against the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. They won't change this Government's view but every single, politically aware child there is demonstrating just how well home education works.
#EducationOtherwise
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I’d like the DfE to explain how they will protect domestic violence victims when ex partners make malicious allegations.
This bill would give those who seek to bully and intimidate a much greater result as they could (very easily) hinder successful home education.
This bill would give those who seek to bully and intimidate a much greater result as they could (very easily) hinder successful home education.
March 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I’d like the DfE to explain how they will protect domestic violence victims when ex partners make malicious allegations.
This bill would give those who seek to bully and intimidate a much greater result as they could (very easily) hinder successful home education.
This bill would give those who seek to bully and intimidate a much greater result as they could (very easily) hinder successful home education.
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Are you clear on what the Bill means and how it would work if enacted?
Do you know how it could affect you?
If you could ask Bridgette Phillipson to explain something, what would it be?
#EducationOtherwise
Are you clear on what the Bill means and how it would work if enacted?
Do you know how it could affect you?
If you could ask Bridgette Phillipson to explain something, what would it be?
#EducationOtherwise
March 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Are you clear on what the Bill means and how it would work if enacted?
Do you know how it could affect you?
If you could ask Bridgette Phillipson to explain something, what would it be?
#EducationOtherwise
Are you clear on what the Bill means and how it would work if enacted?
Do you know how it could affect you?
If you could ask Bridgette Phillipson to explain something, what would it be?
#EducationOtherwise
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Ask 50 groups of children to stand in a field, with one home educated group, lead me in blindfolded, I can pick out the home educated group. How? They're the ones politely asking about the world around them without any minor shoving or bickering...no peer pressure to conform. #EducationOtherwise
February 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Ask 50 groups of children to stand in a field, with one home educated group, lead me in blindfolded, I can pick out the home educated group. How? They're the ones politely asking about the world around them without any minor shoving or bickering...no peer pressure to conform. #EducationOtherwise
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No scratchy shirt, no tie or stiff shoes, it's okay to learn in your big cosy all in one fluffy.
No 7am start, no trek in bad weather, it's okay to learn at times which work for you.
That's home education! #EducationOtherwise
No 7am start, no trek in bad weather, it's okay to learn at times which work for you.
That's home education! #EducationOtherwise
February 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
No scratchy shirt, no tie or stiff shoes, it's okay to learn in your big cosy all in one fluffy.
No 7am start, no trek in bad weather, it's okay to learn at times which work for you.
That's home education! #EducationOtherwise
No 7am start, no trek in bad weather, it's okay to learn at times which work for you.
That's home education! #EducationOtherwise
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This current Government Children's Wellbeing and schools Bill had numerous amendments proposed. Every single one of consequence was voted down in committee by its majority members under whip from their 'leader'.
A vote which is not a free vote is hardly democratic.
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A vote which is not a free vote is hardly democratic.
#EducationOtherwise
February 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This current Government Children's Wellbeing and schools Bill had numerous amendments proposed. Every single one of consequence was voted down in committee by its majority members under whip from their 'leader'.
A vote which is not a free vote is hardly democratic.
#EducationOtherwise
A vote which is not a free vote is hardly democratic.
#EducationOtherwise
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Imagine if every child could learn at their own pace with no rush to finish, no pressure to do a set topic finished and if interest is lost, children could move on to the next thing. Happy children would result.
Home educators do not ned to imagine, it's what they do. #EducationOtherwise
Home educators do not ned to imagine, it's what they do. #EducationOtherwise
February 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Imagine if every child could learn at their own pace with no rush to finish, no pressure to do a set topic finished and if interest is lost, children could move on to the next thing. Happy children would result.
Home educators do not ned to imagine, it's what they do. #EducationOtherwise
Home educators do not ned to imagine, it's what they do. #EducationOtherwise
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Today, I was reminded of how disempowered children often feel because adults do not trust them to make good decisions. Home education is about trusting the child and trusting ourselves to know what is right for the child. Trust builds self motivation, independence and love. #EducationOtherwise
February 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today, I was reminded of how disempowered children often feel because adults do not trust them to make good decisions. Home education is about trusting the child and trusting ourselves to know what is right for the child. Trust builds self motivation, independence and love. #EducationOtherwise
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It takes a 'village' to raise a child. When parents come to home education they very often find that 'village' in the community of like minded people. It has been that way since Education Otherwise started in 1976.
Join our village an educationotherwise.org #EducationOtherwise
Join our village an educationotherwise.org #EducationOtherwise
Education Otherwise - | Education is Compulsory - School is Optional
Our aim is to support and promote parents’ rights to provide their children with the best education for each of them, as individuals.
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February 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
It takes a 'village' to raise a child. When parents come to home education they very often find that 'village' in the community of like minded people. It has been that way since Education Otherwise started in 1976.
Join our village an educationotherwise.org #EducationOtherwise
Join our village an educationotherwise.org #EducationOtherwise
Years ago, a little home educated child asked me about my childhood growing up in the Far East. That child has written regularly to me every since, giving me the pleasure to watch her grow and soar.
It takes a community to educate a child..home education provides just that.
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It takes a community to educate a child..home education provides just that.
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February 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill: #EducationOtherwise the voice of calm #HomeEducation
January 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill: #EducationOtherwise the voice of calm #HomeEducation
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Would I home educate my youngest grandchild? Certainly I would if it was the right education for him as an individual.
would I send him to school? Certainly I would if it was the right education for him as an individual.
That is the crux, every parent should have real choice.
#EducationOtherwise
would I send him to school? Certainly I would if it was the right education for him as an individual.
That is the crux, every parent should have real choice.
#EducationOtherwise
January 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Would I home educate my youngest grandchild? Certainly I would if it was the right education for him as an individual.
would I send him to school? Certainly I would if it was the right education for him as an individual.
That is the crux, every parent should have real choice.
#EducationOtherwise
would I send him to school? Certainly I would if it was the right education for him as an individual.
That is the crux, every parent should have real choice.
#EducationOtherwise
January 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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My favourite education resource: physiology, biology, digestive processes, diet, genetics, history, geography, sociology, independence skills, physics and any subject which a child wants to learn. That's home education! #EducationOtherwise
January 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
My favourite education resource: physiology, biology, digestive processes, diet, genetics, history, geography, sociology, independence skills, physics and any subject which a child wants to learn. That's home education! #EducationOtherwise
A child’s educational journey is unique to them and with home education it’s not compared to 30 other students who just happen to be born in the same arbitrary few months.
It’s not linear!
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#HomeEducation
It’s not linear!
#EducationOtherwise
#HomeEducation
Education progress is not linear but happens in spurts. That does not mean that your child's education is not suitable, but that they are individuals being individuals.
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#EducationOtherwise
January 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A child’s educational journey is unique to them and with home education it’s not compared to 30 other students who just happen to be born in the same arbitrary few months.
It’s not linear!
#EducationOtherwise
#HomeEducation
It’s not linear!
#EducationOtherwise
#HomeEducation