Third of Parents Considering Home-Schooling Over School Safety Fears

A new survey reveals that nearly a third of parents in the UK are considering home-schooling their children due to fears over safety in schools. Concerns range from bullying and violence to poor safeguarding measures and lack of mental health support.

Education unions warn that growing mistrust in school safety could lead to higher absenteeism, a rise in alternative education, and greater pressure on families already struggling with costs and resources.

imabi’s View

These findings highlight the urgent need for stronger, more visible safeguarding frameworks in schools. Parents want reassurance that their children are safe, supported, and respected every day.

At imabi, we believe technology can bridge this gap and with tools like imabi Inspire for schools and the Travel Guardian app for families, offering real-time reporting, guidance, and safety resources that keep young people safe, connected, and informed.