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Increase funding to Local Authorities for home-educated children with safeguards

Submitted by Natasha Hill on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Published on Monday 13th October 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 13th April 2026

Signatures: 79

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Petition Action

Increase funding to Local Authorities for home-educated children with safeguards

Petition Details

We want the Government to increase funding to local authorities so they can provide more funding to home-educated children. The funding should be conditional on parents submitting a clear education plan and providing regular updates to ensure this money is supporting the child’s learning.

Additional Information

Many children struggle in mainstream education due to unmet needs and rising mental health issues—around 1 in 5 aged 8–16 now have a probable mental disorder. We believe home education can offer personalised learning, reduced anxiety, and better support for neurodivergent children. Many families receive no government funding. We propose funding with clear plans and reviews to ensure accountability.


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