The move follows a warning from the Security and Intelligence Service that homeschooled children could be brainwashed, citing radical Islam and far-right teachings.

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Tampere to ban face coverings in schools, daycare centres

The City of Vantaa also recently announced it was banning the use of face coverings in schools.

3 weeks ago

Finnish education minister rejects ban on homeschooling

The number of children being educated at home in Finland has tripled over the past six years.

3 weeks ago

Fewer families receiving Kela’s home care allowance for kids

The number of recipients has nearly halved in a decade.

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3 weeks ago

Finnish security chief floats homeschool ban

Making kids go to school would help combat radicalisation, according to Finland’s Security and Intelligence Service (Supo).

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3 weeks ago

Vantaa bans face coverings in schools

The city will no longer allow face covering for religious or other reasons.

3 weeks ago

Tuesday’s papers: Supo flags homeschoolers, golden hues, and disgusting delicacies

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