Independent Views
What’s been said? The topic of home education has received consistent coverage in various sections of the Independent. Their Education Correspondent Eleanor Busby published two articles on 2 April. The first, headed …
Tag: Amanda Spielman
Home Truths: the Rise of Home Education
What’s been said? “The recent growth in the number of children being educated at home is a cause of concern for some, yet many parents say they have little choice but to …
Setting the Record Straight
What’s been said? Children & Young People Now (CYPN) is “the only dedicated magazine for professionals working with children, young people and families. This essential read for the sector covers childcare and …
Our National Expectations for All Children
What’s been said? On 14 November, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman spoke at the The National Children and Adult Services Conference. Her keynote speech is described on Ofsted’s website as being “about …
Damien Hinds Comments on Home Education
What’s been said? In a wide-ranging interview with The Times, 10 November, Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, answered questions on education-related topics including knife crime, school exclusions, alternative provision, social media, faith schools …
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 …