Daily Archives: Tue Feb 17 2009

Politicising the offspring.

Posted on Tue Feb 17 2009 by Jax

This afternoon Big and I have wrapped IT and civics together by sitting down to talk through and complete her response to the current review on home education. Her identifier was 1103, so the numbers are climbing steadily this week, … Continue reading →

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Answer from the department.

Posted on Tue Feb 17 2009 by Jax

My MP has forwarded a letter from Sarah McCarthy-Fry that I’ve seen dotted about the internet. It’s a standard letter and doesn’t address any of our individual concerns. My MP says “if there are any points you would like me … Continue reading →

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Yet more Harry Potter

Posted on Tue Feb 17 2009 by Jax

You have to be careful when talking to literal minded youngsters. Small ended up sobbing on my lap at lunchtime today as he hadn’t had any breakfast. It had not been Tim’s intention to prevent the eating of breakfast when … Continue reading →