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 …
Tag: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
I wanted them all to notice
Just like the children who have been ignored by the system, this important Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s report has been ignored by the Secretary of State for Education What’s been said? …
Commons Education Committee quizzes experts on CWS Bill
Witness statements from HE parent and LGA Vice Chair provide informative insights into what is at stake for home educated children and their families. What’s been said? Tuesday 4 February saw the …
The Most Dangerous Bill Yet – 4
Minister’s Committee Stage responses shine further light on the Department for Education’s underlying intentions to build a complete “picture of home-educated children’s circumstances.” What’s been said? After fourteen sessions scrutinising the Children’s …
Positive Articles about Home Education in the Scottish Press
Stop Press: As this Byte was being drafted, on 23 January the Scottish Government announced the publication of their new Guidance for Local Authorities and Parents on Home Education. This revision “will …
Lord Frost calls out the Education Blob
Peer pushes back forcefully against current proposals to regulate home education, and spotlights some root issues at play here What’s been said? The Telegraph featured an excellent article by Lord David Frost …