Our thoughts on the last episode: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - May Update
In this episode, Kelly Rigg and Ashley Vanerio discuss their reactions and lasting feelings after the interview last week with Wendy Charles-Warner, Co-Chair of Education Otherwise. They emphasize the importance of community support, the need for a unified approach to advocacy, and the ongoing fight for home education rights. The hosts address stereotypes, government agendas, and the necessity for compassionate dialogue while highlighting the value of home education in promoting diversity and creativity in society. In this conversation, Kelly Rigg and Ashley Vanerio discuss the implications of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill affecting home education, focusing on the burdensome reporting requirements for parents, the perceived overreach of government control, and the emotional toll on families. They critically examine the narrative that schools are inherently safer for children and advocate for parental rights and autonomy in education. The discussion emphasizes the importance of building relationships with children and the need for community advocacy to protect these rights.
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Sign the petition mentioned in the podcast here:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716515?fbclid=IwY2xjawKv8GNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFvNHVwTzZEVlMzWURiZmMxAR63S6Urz5MQUOqJZh9q4JoJIfNjHH81vVn18umW96KqfDCbkHgxbkwjulZnLg_aem_s4NWwDJ_dlbFAGa5FcX1Yw
Keywords: home education, rights, community, legislation, misconceptions, government agenda, financial support, compassionate dialogue, education diversity, home educators, home education, parental rights, government overreach, children's safety, education policy, homeschooling, family values, safeguarding, education reform, community advocacy