Rising Trend in Home Education: Parents Withdraw Children from Schools Amid Systemic Issues in England
A growing number of parents in England are choosing to home-educate their children, with recent statistics showing a 20% increase in home-schooled children. Many cite dissatisfaction with mainstream education, including inadequate support for special educational needs and mental health issues. Despite challenges, some parents see home education as a beneficial alternative. However, experts caution about the lack of oversight and potential gaps in education quality, raising concerns over the regulation of home education as the government plans future initiatives.