Author: Lucas Denis

Families who homeschool their children have recently encountered unexpected administrative oversight. Some criticize these measures as harsh or even unlawful, intensifying concerns about a right that has felt increasingly conditional since the 2021 reforms. One August morning in Deux-Sèvres, a family experienced an unannounced visit from two National Education inspectors, accompanied by a school psychologist. The mother, who has been homeschooling for over 15 years, initially thought there had been a mistake. She soon realized it was a surprise inspection, conducted without prior notice, to evaluate the education of her youngest child, a 10-year-old. An unexpected check, a sharp reaction…