Setting the Record Straight
What’s been said? Children & Young People Now (CYPN) is “the only dedicated magazine for professionals working with children, young people and families. This essential read for the sector covers childcare and …
Category: England
Our National Expectations for All Children
What’s been said? On 14 November, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman spoke at the The National Children and Adult Services Conference. Her keynote speech is described on Ofsted’s website as being “about …
Damien Hinds Comments on Home Education
What’s been said? In a wide-ranging interview with The Times, 10 November, Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, answered questions on education-related topics including knife crime, school exclusions, alternative provision, social media, faith schools …
A Voice of Reason
What’s been said? On 9 November 2018, The HE Byte published an article about the Tes Podcast of 2 November 2018 in which the reporters equated home educators’ reactions with those of …
Directors of Children’s Services and Home Education
What’s been said? In the week leading up to the failed second reading of Lord Soley’s Bill (26 October), two HE-related media items featured Directors of Children’s Services [DCS]. Both expressed frustration …
Home Educators Equated with the American Gun Lobby
What’s been said? When Martin George wrote a report for the Tes (31 October) on Amanda Spielman’s letter to the Public Accounts Committee, he chose the type of sensational headline with which …