The Most Dangerous Bill Yet – 2
This is the second 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. This article looks at proposals in …
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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 …
What Exactly is a Voluntary Registration Scheme?
This is a third article written in response to the 2023 consultation on proposed revised guidance on elective home education in England. However it also has relevance for families in Wales, where …
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 …
Dissecting the Myths and Presenting the Facts
New report examining research evidence on elective home education and other alternatives to school finds in favour of protecting parental responsibility for education. What’s been said? A report entitled “A Suitable Education …
Worrying Agenda being Advanced by the AAA
Influential educationalists on the Attendance Action Alliance seek to move the boundaries of State overreach further into family life. What’s been said? In politics, we are accustomed to hearing about new policies …