The Long Awaited Response to the CNiS Consultation
Does the Department for Education’s response actually contain any new information, and if so, what is it? What’s been said? Most home educators will be aware by now that on 3 February …
Children’s Commissioner Leads a Chorus of “And So Say All of Us”
Rachel de Souza is far from alone in calling for all children to be in school, with the Government’s own report on the first meeting of the new “attendance alliance” demonstrating that …
Sharing Bad Practice Across the Four Nations
Evidence has recently emerged that the English Department for Education is in contact with its counterparts in the devolved nations, and they are certainly not singing the praises of hard working, dedicated …
Charlotte Mason Remembered
BBC portray a pioneer of home education in a very positive light What’s been said? For once the BBC has done home education proud, with a positive and informative New Year article …
Plans for a Register Take a Step Nearer
Government minister says the Department for Education “have responded” to the Children Not in School consultation, but nothing has been published. Update: On 4 January 22, Baroness Barran wrote to Lord Soley …
Trying to Come to Terms with the Portsmouth Judgment
There is a vital need to understand the implications of the outcome of the recent Judicial Review if our diverse home educating communities are not to completely surrender their responsibilities as parents. …