Exactly What Did The Minister Mean By That?
A letter from Baroness Smith to Baroness Barran emphasises why understanding the nuances behind a minister’s comments on a matter is important What’s been said? It’s a long time now since last …
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The Most Dangerous Bill Yet – 1
This is the first of a multi-part series on Labour’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 December. It focuses on the next steps …
Peers Rehearse their Arguments in Preparation for Children’s Wellbeing Bill
Debate on Lord Storey’s Private Member’s Bill highlights the ingrained attitude of politicians from all parties who believe no parent can be trusted to provide the best for their children. What’s been …
Is the Draft EHE Guidance Fit for Purpose?
Recent years have seen plenty of consultations, but this is perhaps one of the most difficult ones HE families have had to engage with. Only a few days left to respond now, …
Lobbying, Lobbying and more Lobbying
Cross-party demands for registration and greater oversight of children not in school continue unabated on either side of the Christmas recess. [Stop Press: We have included at the end of this Byte …
Vocal Peers Press for Swift Action on Unregistered Schools and Home Education Registers
In response to a question from Lord Warner, Lord Addington summarises his colleagues’ disappointment at the loss of the Schools Bill, “We did not like the first bit but we did like …