We should not be surprised that schools are the latest instrument for checking up on families, says Bernard Trafford … In the storm of outrage that followed the tragedy of Baby P, fingers were bound to be pointed. Inexplicably, they are now being pointed at home-educators. The estimated 20,000 parents who choose to educate their children themselves currently stand accused of motives that are suspect at best and abusive at worst.
Why they are suddenly a target is unclear. Outrageous allegations are made, and apparently accepted, without proper examination. … Grauniad
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