To school or not to school?
And if not school, finding your place on the spectrum of alternative approaches to learning – and holding your nerve when questioned about it! What’s been said? It’s been encouraging to see …
When ‘Consent’ isn’t ‘Consent’
The state wants your family’s data, so be careful to give them only what they can legitimately ask for. What’s been said? Does the new Welsh guidance for elective home education properly …
Worrying Agenda being Advanced by the AAA
Influential educationalists on the Attendance Action Alliance seek to move the boundaries of State overreach further into family life. What’s been said? In politics, we are accustomed to hearing about new policies …
Scotland Opts for Non-statutory Trusting Relationship with Home Educators
In contrast to the increasing rhetoric of “all children in school” being used by politicians in England and Wales, this Scottish consultation demonstrates the benefits reaped by home educators standing their ground. …
Isle of Man Education Bill Abandoned
Minister announces proposed new legislation that threatened Manx home educators’ freedoms has been withdrawn. What’s been said? The Isle of Man Education Bill 2019, which contained the most controlling and restrictive home …
Robert Halfon’s Letter: an Exercise in Orwellian Political Doublespeak
Education Committee Chair must think home educated children and their parents cannot read between the lines. What’s been said? Robert Halfon MP Chairman of the House of Commons Education Committee, not content …