So Far As It Is Possible To Do So
This article has been 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 the …
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Unearthing Further Roots of the Political Agenda against Home Education, going back to 2006
Recently circulated Welsh Government documents bring to light an old report which still has teeth! What’s been said? This Byte addresses two connected items; one a recent slide presentation for LA officers …
Schools Minister quizzed about CNiS registers by Education Committee
MPs press the Government on attendance figures and urge prompt action on registers What’s been said? On Tuesday 27 June, the Education Committee held the final oral evidence session related to its …
“Improving support for children missing education”
Call for evidence which was published in May closes on 20 July, and is very relevant to home education What’s been said? Whilst we’re all very much aware that home educating families …
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 …
Demise of the Schools Bill Finally Confirmed
The million dollar question was eventually answered by Gillian Keegan during an Education Committee Accountability Hearing on Wednesday 7 December, three months after rumours had begun to circulate! What’s been said? “What …