The Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Act 2026 is now law, but nothing changes yet. This free checklist explains what it means for home educating families in plain English.
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 has passed and if you’re a home educating family, it’s natural to feel unsettled. But here’s what matters right now: nothing has changed for your family yet. This checklist cuts through the noise so you know exactly where things stand, what’s coming, and what (if anything) you need to do.
Inside You’ll Find:
- A plain-English explanation of what the Act does and doesn’t mean for home educators right now
- What the Children Not in School (CNIS) register is and why it’s not yet in force
- A tickable checklist covering what to understand, review, and prepare for
- Guidance on safeguarding rules and what they mean for families with SEN children
- How to stay informed as the consultation process unfolds, without the panic