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 …
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 …
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 …
What Parents Say about Home Education
What’s been said? Little has been said in the media recently about current issues concerning HE. This is almost certainly because all eyes were on the political conference season, with both Houses …