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 …
Big Issue features Home Education
What’s been said? Sept 10th’s edition of the Big Issue features an article by Vicky Carroll entitled “How home education is on the rise as parents opt to keep kids out of …
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 …
MPs and Education amongst Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities – 1
What’s been said? Twice in three days MPs focussed on issues concerning Gypsy, Roma and Traveller [GRT] communities. Education featured in both instances, and remarks were made about HE. Both sessions provide …
Dear Editor… HE in the Tes mailbag
What’s been said? Alongside a plea for better support for pupils with SEND and a discussion of the pros and cons of mixed attainment classes, eighteen parents who are home educating adopted …
Anyone Interested in Real Evidence?
What’s been said? On 6 September 2018, Ian Mearns MP (Lab. Gateshead) spoke in a short debate at which the Education Committee presented its recent report Forgotten children: alternative provision and the …