‘Madman’ review of home education

In January 2009, the UK Government tasked former science teacher Graham Badman to assess whether the current system of “supporting and monitoring home education” in England was effective. His subsequent report was published on 11 June. Despite being described by the DCSF Read More …

Sic a parcel o’ rogues

Robert Burns summed it up nicely in 1791 when he described as a “parcel o’ rogues” the Scots bourgeoisie, who, in ratifying the 1707 Treaty of Union contrary to the defining principles of the Declaration of Arbroath, sold the autonomy, independence and sovereignty Read More …

Parliamentary Motion on home education lodged by Robin Harper MSP

Home educators are grateful to Robin Harper MSP for lodging the following motion in the Scottish Parliament and to the MSPs who supported it. Motion S2M-03739: Robin Harper, Lothians, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 14/12/2005   Home Education That the Read More …