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 …
Mr Hinds and the Home Learning Environment
What’s been said? Home education has generally had a rough ride over recent years as far as media reporting goes, being frequently rubbished without proper consideration or dismissed as a no-hope option. …
The Proof of the Pudding…
What’s been said? The latest media coverage of home education came from ITV’s “Good Morning Britain!” show on Thursday 30 August 2018. [Update: the segment is available on GMB’s YouTube channel.] Presenters …
Home Ed on the LibDem Fringe
What’s been said? Recently we reminded our readers that the Political Conference season would soon be here, and made a passing reference to the new policy on EHE which the Liberal Democrats …
Open Minds, Closed Minds
What’s been said? On 5th August Ross Mountney, parent, former home educator and author, published a spirited piece entitled “Home Education: Registration, Monitoring and Ignorance” on her blog. Urging readers to acknowledge …
Well Done, Boys!
What’s been said? After our report on the successes of some home educated girls, it seemed appropriate to follow up with three recent news stories showcasing the varied achievements of some HE …