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One of our forum members has shared the inspiring story of how her daughter’s move into home education not only boosted her skills and confidence but helped sow the seeds of a fledgling social enterprise. Nicole writes: Kaydi has just Read More …
Once again, home educators and home education support groups were airbrushed out of ‘evidence’ to the Education & Skills Committee’s Additional Support Needs Inquiry, despite so many children becoming home educated due to schools’ failure to ensure their safety or Read More …
This interesting and useful case, brought by a parent against Edinburgh Council under the Equality Act and upheld on appeal by the Court of Session, is analysed by Iain Nisbet on his Additional Support Needs blog. Do Check Plan & Read More …
[Re-blogged] Contrary to Scottish government spin, duly disseminated by the usual cheerleading suspects, children’s rights were neither upheld nor extended by the sections of the Education (Scotland) Act 2016 which came into force in January 2018. The fake news narrative Read More …
Published in the Scottish Sunday Express, 4 September 2016. Mother’s fury as her private chat is shared under hated Named Person scheme The author is grateful to the Allan family, who placed their trust in her to report their distressing experience. Read More …
