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Select Committee witnesses

Posted on Wed Oct 7 2009 by Jax

If you haven’t seen the list of witnesses for the select committee the phrase read it and weep comes to mind. From Home Education Forums The Children, Schools and Families Committee will be taking formal oral evidence as follows: Monday … Continue reading →

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Pondering that statement of intent from the home education review.

Posted on Thu Oct 1 2009 by Jax

We all have plans for the future and hopes for our children. It’s kind of what parents do. And it is our responsibility to equip our children for a life in the community that they are part of – sounds … Continue reading →

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Unwarranted government intrusion into family life.

Posted on Tue Sep 29 2009 by Jax

I was watching the local news tonight, and it turns out that the two policewomen banned from looking after each other’s children live in this area, so were interviewed on the show. They were doing each other a favour – … Continue reading →

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Oh dear, Mr Badman, don’t the figures add up?

Posted on Fri Sep 18 2009 by Jax

The Select Committee day of investigation into the conduct and findings of Graham Badman’s Home Education review is fast approaching. Someone has now found this little gem: Please see the attached letter from Graham Badman. Graham would like to make … Continue reading →

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What’s it all for?

Posted on Mon Aug 17 2009 by Jax

The parent of every child of compulsory school age shall cause him to receive efficient full-time education suitable- (a) to his age, ability and aptitude, and (b) to any special educational needs he may have, either by regular attendance at … Continue reading →

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Complaint to The UK Statistics Authority

Posted on Mon Jul 13 2009 by Jax

Hi I am writing to express my concern at the statistics used to inform Graham Badman’s review of home education, released 11 June 2009. The review can be found here as a free download. and the particularly disturbing section, on … Continue reading →

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Democracy in action?

Posted on Wed Jul 1 2009 by Jax

Tonight I am feeling betrayed and let down by a man who in all reality has no responsibility to me at all. Lord Lucas has placed an amendment against the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill as follows: 311 Insert … Continue reading →

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Home education review, what can we do now?

Posted on Tue Jun 30 2009 by Jax

Lord Lucas asks To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, as required by the Code of Practice on Consultation, they have published an impact assessment to accompany the “Registration and Monitoring Proposals” consultation following Mr Badman’s report on Elective Home Education; … Continue reading →

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Aged five and on flexi-time

Posted on Wed Jun 24 2009 by Jax

Well, the publicity is continuing post Badman review, with an article in the Guardian today about flexi-schooling with the tagline “New regulation for home educators could mean a rush to take up part-time schooling, a parent writes”. I have commented … Continue reading →

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My letter to my MP, John Gummer about the home education review.

Posted on Fri Jun 19 2009 by Jax

Dear John Gummer, I am writing to draw your attention to the review of home education carried out by Graham Badman and presented to the government on 11 June, last week. Ed Balls stated that he accepted all recommendations from … Continue reading →

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Home education review and consultation – what can I do?

Posted on Mon Jun 15 2009 by Jax

First thing of all – Don’t Panic! This is a long haul. The consultation period runs up to October, and even then we won’t actually be done fighting. If they then draw up legislation, there will be most likely be … Continue reading →

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I am not convinced.

Posted on Sat Jun 13 2009 by Jax

I am not convinced by the existing research studies on the outcomes for home educated children both in this country and elsewhere. Although some (but not all) studies have found that home educated children outperform schooled children on a range … Continue reading →

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