Cite Your Evidence Please
What’s been said? During a House of Commons debate on antisocial behaviour on 7 February, Diana Johnson, MP stated that “Owing to changes in the education landscape and the academisation of schools, …
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Not Skipping School: Not Invisible Children
What’s been said? On Monday 4 February Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, launched a media storm seemingly to persuade the public that “there are tens of thousands of children in England” …
Registration and Monitoring Proposals will be Published Separately from New Guidance
What’s been said? “Written” questions are questions from MPs or Peers asking a government department for statements on various matters. The last year has seen a steady flow of these on the …
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 …
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 …
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 …