Mikey’s Penny for your Poll: The Home Schooling Safeguarding Debate

The tragic case in Birmingham, where pa Damion & Tamara Thomas were jailed after 12-year-old son Joshua died from untreated diabetes, has ignited a fierce national debate over child welfare. The court highlighted the parents' distrust of professionals and "we know best" attitude, drawing attention to how isolated some children can become from external oversight. This preventable tragedy has raised urgent questions about whether children educated outside the mainstream school system are adequately protected, or if home schooling removes vital safeguarding checks and balances.