Exactly What Did The Minister Mean By That?
A letter from Baroness Smith to Baroness Barran emphasises why understanding the nuances behind a minister’s comments on a matter is important What’s been said? It’s a long time now since last …
It’s Time to Engage with the Bigger Political Picture!
CWS Bill is “Labour’s most draconian” amongst several ‘Tyrannical’ Bills currently before Parliament What’s been said? Former political strategist and part-time citizen journalist JJ Stark joined some significant dots in his 30 …
Out-of-School Settings Consultation will Impact Home Educators
Catch-all guidance from the Department for Education seeks to extend state supervision to every aspect of children’s activities, all in the name of safeguarding. What’s been said? Two important new guidance documents …
A Troubling Theme – the Misguided Notion that the Bureaucrat Knows Best
Commons Report Stage debate indicates that some politicians are listening, but a lot more work remains to be done What’s been said? “This Bill contains 38 policy proposals all linked by a …
Commons Education Committee quizzes experts on CWS Bill
Witness statements from HE parent and LGA Vice Chair provide informative insights into what is at stake for home educated children and their families. What’s been said? Tuesday 4 February saw the …
The Most Dangerous Bill Yet – 4
Minister’s Committee Stage responses shine further light on the Department for Education’s underlying intentions to build a complete “picture of home-educated children’s circumstances.” What’s been said? After fourteen sessions scrutinising the Children’s …