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 …
Resources to Help Combat Propaganda
What’s been said? Below we highlight three recent items which have mentioned HE, two of them positive, the other ambivalent. “Should I Homeschool My Child Whilst Living Abroad?” on Expatriate Healthcare’s website …
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 …
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 …