Amanda Spielman’s “greatest concern”
What’s been said? Published on 31 October 2018, a letter from Amanda Spielman to the Public Accounts Committee sets out what Ofsted considers to be major risks to the quality of education …
Category: England
Radio 5 Live Interview with Lilian Hardy’s Father
What’s been said? The day before Lord Soley’s Bill failed to obtain a Second Reading in the Commons, Anna Foster hosted a stimulating discussion on her 5 Live morning programme (25th October …
English Consultation – “Responses Are Still Being Analysed”
What’s been said? This afternoon (26 October), in a somewhat farcical twelve minute interlude in the otherwise serious business of the day, Lord Soley’s HE Bill failed to gain a Second Reading. …
Lord Soley’s Home Education Bill – R.I.P.?
What’s been said? The home educating community is wondering if the current lull in media interest in HE represents the calm before a coming storm. Are the lobbyists and their journalist allies …
Questions, questions, questions
What’s been said? Written questions are a feature of parliamentary life in both Commons and Lords. They “allow Members of Parliament to ask government ministers for information on the work, policy and …
MPs and Education amongst Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities – 2
What’s been said? On 12th September, two days after this debate in the Commons, the Women and Equalities Committee held an oral evidence session as part of their inquiry Tackling inequalities faced …