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Peers continue to fight Starmer’s tyrannical Schools Bill
We have been reporting the passage of Labour’s misnamed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill through the House of Commons and now in the House of Lords largely thanks to the close attention Rabbi Asher Gratt has paid to it and his persistent warnings since the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, introduced it last year.
May 25
Lords seek to water down schools bill powers
Peers will consider hundreds of amendments to the legislation as opposition politicians point to serious concerns
May 20
Parental Choice, Not State Control: Lord Carter Condemns 'One-Size-Fits-All' Approach in Schools Bill
In a considered intervention during the House of Lords debate on 20 May 2025, Lord Carter offered a pointed critique of Part Two of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, challenging the Government’s framing of the legislation.
He stated: “…particularly where it describes the purpose of the Bill as being to improve standards and remove barriers to opportunity in schools in England and Wales."
May 19
Bridget Phillipson’s education Bill is an abuse of state power
Yesterday’s March for Children was a striking reflection of what Britain ought to be. From home educators and school leaders to Orthodox Jews and black Britons, we came together to oppose the Wellbeing and Schools education bill.
May 19
Lord Carter Condemns 'One-Size-Fits-All' Approach in Schools Bill
House of Lords - Lord Carter Condemns 'One-Size-Fits-All' Approach in Schools Bill
May 19
A Statement that Demands Scrutiny
A written statement that demands scrutiny that to the House of Lords Committee examining the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The statement, now entered into the official Committee record, raises what I believe are urgent constitutional concerns surrounding the way this Bill has been conceived, supported, and promoted.
May 15
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, and children not in school – Benefits, threats and challenge
Webinar explaining legal problems with the 2025 Schools Bill https://youtu.be/ynT_oZlkFz8
May 14
Britain on the Brink: When the State Comes for Your Children
The Oldest Bond. The Newest Threat. The Line Must Be Drawn.As Parliament weighs sweeping powers to scrutinise family life, this image captures the quiet dignity of parents on the threshold of history—defending the right to raise their children in freedom and faith, not fear.
May 10
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Landmark Update – October 2025: The Schools Bill on the Brink
The Government’s controversial Schools Bill—once championed as a cornerstone of “children’s wellbeing and educational reform”—is now stalled, dateless, and politically adrift.
Oct 222 min read
How AI is Reshaping British Education
For centuries, British education served a single, noble purpose: to shape independent minds—citizens tempered by moral clarity, disciplined reasoning, and broad cultural literacy.
Sep 294 min read
Blanket Safeguarding: When Protecting Children Becomes Overreach
The Government’s latest Call for Evidence on safeguarding in out-of-school settings (OOSS) announced today has triggered renewed concern across communities, especially among families who home educate or rely on religious or cultural supplementary education.
May 293 min read
Strategies for coping with stress as a parent – The Psychology Mum
Parenting can be overwhelming, but Dr Emma Hepburn—aka The Psychology Mum—offers simple, science-backed tools to ease stress. From visualizing your mental “capacity cup” to practicing compassionate self-talk and savoring tiny moments of rest, these small habits can make a big difference to your wellbeing as a parent.
May 283 min read
Farage Asked to Defend Faith and Freedom as 15,000 Parents Resist Labour’s Education Bill
Britain’s Leading Rabbinical Authority Issues Explosive Appeal to Reform UK Over Labour’s Controversial Schools Bill LONDON, 28 MAY 2025 — In a move set to send shockwaves through Westminster and beyond, the British Rabbinical Union - the authoritative voice of Britain’s Haredi Jewish leadership - has issued a formal letter to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and party chairman Richard Tice, urging them to take an uncompromising stand against the Labour government’s Schools Bill
May 273 min read
Why Parents Should Choose Toys That Teach, Not Just Entertain
Parents often put care into what they bring home for their children. No matter how simple it seems, each item affects how a child grows and learns. Thinking carefully about these choices can help shape positive habits and learning paths.
May 273 min read
Ex-PM Boris Johnson and wife Carrie announce birth of their fourth child in Instagram post
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have a welcomed a surprise new baby girl. Mrs Johnson, 37, revealed her fourth child with the Tory politician, 60 - and his ninth - is called Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson who was born on May 21. In an adorable Instagram post on Saturday, the Johnsons enjoyed pizza to celebrate the birth of their daughter at University College London Hospital.
May 251 min read
National Numeracy Day 2025: top tips for helping children feel more confident with maths
This Wednesday 21 May marks National Numeracy Day and we're sharing practical advice to boost number confidence. Maths and numeracy are essential life and work skills, and the government are committed to ensuring they remain a core part of every young person's learning.
May 203 min read
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