Tag Archives: home education review

A quieter day

Posted on Wed Jun 17 2009 by Jax

with a return to funking on my part. Started with the delivery of the final part of my Amazon order, Understanding English – Spelling for Key Stage 2 for Big. She glanced at it and discarded it, as they were … 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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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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