Stop the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill

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This video documents a public protest rally held in London opposing the proposed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The event brought together parents, educators, campaigners, and young people to raise concerns about parental rights, home education, data collection, and the introduction of digital identifiers for children.

The footage captures speeches, chants, and crowd participation as demonstrators marched through central London and gathered outside government buildings, including Whitehall. The rally reflects growing public concern that the Bill, despite its stated intention of safeguarding children, could significantly alter the relationship between families, schools, and the state.

Voices from the Rally

The video features multiple speakers, including Jen Hodge, who works in alternative education provision and advocates for home education, SEND support, and education reform. Hodge argues that the Bill removes parental rights “by stealth,” expands data-collection requirements, and risks harming families whose children cannot thrive in mainstream schooling.

She highlights concerns around:
• Mandatory registration of home-educated children
• Extensive personal and family data collection
• Barriers to deregistering children from school during periods of distress
• Increased pressure on families of neurodivergent children
• The potential introduction of a unique identifier or digital ID for children

Speakers at the rally also question whether the Bill is supported by robust evidence, pointing to serious case reviews that suggest most at-risk children are already known to authorities, and that systemic failures — rather than home education — are often the root cause of harm.

The video also includes remarks from Peter Ford, deputy leader of the Workers Party, who describes opposition to digital ID initiatives and criticises what he characterises as the gradual expansion of surveillance through education policy.

Young People Speaking for Themselves

A notable aspect of the rally is the participation of teenagers, some of whom speak directly about their own experiences with schooling, mental health, bullying, and autonomy. These speakers reference:
• The right to privacy
• Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
• The distinction between “schooling” and “education”
• Concerns about long-term data records following children into adulthood

Several young speakers’ express opposition to decisions being made about them without their involvement, questioning whether policies framed as “wellbeing” adequately consider children’s lived experiences.

Themes Raised Throughout the Event

Across the rally, recurring themes include:
• Parental choice in education
• Home education and alternative provision
• SEND and neurodiversity
• Digital identity and data-sharing
• Institutional trust and accountability
• Children’s rights, consent, and participation in decision-making

Disclaimer

This video is intended for educational, journalistic, and commentary purposes. It may contain material that is sensitive, controversial, or challenging, with the aim of promoting critical thinking, public discourse, and social awareness.