English Consultations Update
What’s been said? As the DfE launched their EHE Call for Evidence and Consultation<link> on 10th April, an accompanying gov.uk news story reported on a “package of measures to help make sure …
Tag: Department for Education
Fears of bullying drives Muslim children to being homeschooled
What’s been said? If you’ve read our post about Islamic parents choosing to home educate as a result of bullying, the above headline will sound familiar. This one is taken from a …
Home Education Consultation and Call for Evidence Launched!
What’s been said? Yesterday (10th April 2018) the Department for Education (DfE) launched a consultation and call for evidence on Elective Home Education. A commitment to consult on draft revised non-statutory guidance …
One Battle Won
What’s been said? The Integrated Communities Strategy, published 15 March 2018 (see our comment) made clear that those demanding compulsory registration for home educators were to be disappointed. Greg Hurst’s confident pronouncements …
Pupils Outside of Mainstream Schools – Amanda Spielman
What’s been said? The Education Select Committee has taken evidence on consecutive days in which EHE has been mentioned. On 6 March 2018, the committee heard from head teachers and managers of …
Further Concerns about Unregistered Schools
What’s been said? BBC News at Six on 26 February 2018 broadcast an interview with Amanda Spielman, Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills, in which she called yet again for …