The Finnish Security Intelligence Service, known as Supo, has expressed concerns regarding certain homeschooling practices in the Helsinki metropolitan area, suggesting that they may foster marginalized and radicalized communities. According to a report by Helsingin Sanomat, specific homeschooled groups operating without educational licenses have been identified, raising alarms within Supo, which links these groups to various religious organizations, specifically highlighting radical Islamism and far-right extremism as particular concerns.

Supo emphasizes its apprehension regarding a small number of homeschooled children, with researcher Anna Santaholma stating that while Finland has compulsory education laws, it does not enforce mandatory schooling. Parents only need to notify authorities about homeschooling, which has led to a scenario where some children may not participate in regular classroom environments, heightening the risks associated with their educational and social development.

Juha Martelius, head of Supo, previously noted in discussions that the lack of enforced schooling regulations might increase the risk of radicalization among homeschooled children. This situation is alarming for national security, posing a dilemma for Finnish authorities to balance educational freedom with the necessity of safeguarding societal cohesion and preventing the emergence of extremist ideologies within isolated communities.