Submitted by Lisa Waterhouse on Sunday 11th January 2026
Published on Friday 20th February 2026
Current status: Open
Open until: Thursday 20th August 2026
Current Signatures: 188
(count is updated approximately hourly)
Allocate share of per-pupil education funding to support home-educated children
We believe home-ed families should receive a share of per-pupil funding to support resources as home-ed children are entitled to a suitable education, yet families currently receive no direct funding, despite the state saving thousands of pounds when a child is educated outside the school system.
Home-ed families must fund all educational materials, exam fees, group learning spaces, and enrichment activities themselves. Many home-ed children benefit from shared learning environments, such as home ed groups, co-operatives, and community classes.
We ask the Government to introduce a fair, accountable funding mechanism, such as:
Education grants or vouchers for registered home-educated children. Proportionate per-pupil funding that follows the child, not the institutions.
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