The Long Awaited Response to the CNiS Consultation
Does the Department for Education’s response actually contain any new information, and if so, what is it? What’s been said? Most home educators will be aware by now that on 3 February …
Tag: Children’s Commissioner for England
Children’s Commissioner Leads a Chorus of “And So Say All of Us”
Rachel de Souza is far from alone in calling for all children to be in school, with the Government’s own report on the first meeting of the new “attendance alliance” demonstrating that …
The Confusion and Conflicts Caused by the Interpretation of Children’s Rights
National and international claims are increasing that permitting home education infringes the rights of a child – but are these arguments justified? What’s been said? Universal human rights are a relatively recent …
Asking is not the Same as Listening
The Children’s Commissioner for England’s “The Big Ask” appears not to be an exercise in providing children with a platform for their voices to be heard! What’s been said? Politically aware elective …
What Makes a Director of Children’s Services Tick?
ADCS submission provides an informative insight into the world-view which prevails among Children’s Services professionals. What’s been said? Every one of us has a world-view, but most people don’t realise this and …
All Children Must Receive a Formal Education
Reading the Local Government Association’s “Children missing education” report reveals the objective behind that atrocious Radio 4 Today segment What’s been said? On Monday 16 November home educating families across the UK …