Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Increase funding to Local Authorities for home-educated children with safeguards
Closed
79 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
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.
Timeline
| 13 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
79
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
13 Oct 2025
Closed
13 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.