The government has rejected calls for intrusive legislation which would give local authority officials the power to visit the homes of children educated at home to monitor their ‘educational, physical and emotional development’. Speaking at the conclusion of a two-hour debate, Lord Agnew of Oulton, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for … [Read more...]
Homeschooling, Worldview, and the State: Who’s Responsible?
Beyond the crazy guilt-by-association stories, the debate over homeschooling boils down to this: Who is responsible for our kids' education? Hi, I'm John, and my wife and I homeschool our children. I hope in the future that's not how we'll have to introduce ourselves as a sort of public warning to others. But make no mistake, the phenomenally … [Read more...]
Home Education And The Safeguarding Bandwagon
The safeguarding bandwagon in relation to home education rolled on throughout the Christmas break. Wales announced consultation on compulsory registration – the significance of which was missed by the national media. Eleanor Schooling, Ofsted’s National Director of Social Care, published an article on more effective safeguarding for home … [Read more...]
Will Britain Treat Homeschoolers Like Outlaws?
A dangerous bill targeting home education in the United Kingdom is advancing in the House of Lords. H.L. 11, which calls for the strict oversight of English and Welsh homeschooling parents, passed its second reading in November and is now up for consideration in committee. Introduced by Lord Clive Soley and first presented to parliament in … [Read more...]
British Lord Targets Homeschoolers for Repression
Lord Clive Soley has introduced a bill in Britain’s House of Lords, H.L. 11, which would impose dramatic restrictions on English and Welsh parents who choose to educate their children at home. If passed, Lord Soley’s bill would require these homeschooling parents to register with the local authorities, and to submit their children to regular … [Read more...]
Faith Cleansing In Our Schools
The 2007 Children’s Plan could not have made it clearer: parents bring up children, not governments. That didn’t stop the government of the day commissioning Graham Badman to investigate home education, with a particular emphasis on safeguarding; the introduction of compulsory registration; home monitoring inspections, and the definition of … [Read more...]
Agents of Forced Conformity
Earlier this month, Sean Hartford, Ofsted’s national education director, spoke to the Lords’ committee on citizenship and civic engagement about the teaching of British values. According to him, a small minority of schools are doing badly in promoting said values. Earlier this week, Ofsted released its report into non-association independent … [Read more...]
Does Western Civilization Still Have a Purpose?
When Western Civilization began to form at about 500 AD1, it was full of purpose. In particular, it was devoted to bringing the light of Christ into the world: to overcome the ancient darkness and to replace it with righteousness. But please don’t imagine that when I say “bringing the light of Christ” and “500 AD,” I’m talking about the reign of … [Read more...]
The Voyage That Made a Nation
From my years young in days of youth, God did make known to me his truth, And call'd me from my native place For to enjoy the means of grace. In wilderness he did me guide, And in strange lands for me provide. In fears and wants, through weal and woe, A pilgrim, past I to and fro-William Bradford The Voyage that Made a Nation The Pilgrims … [Read more...]
Christian Maths Teacher Faces Disciplinary Hearing After Calling Pupil Born Female a “Girl”
Christian teacher Joshua Sutcliffe faces disciplinary hearing A respected Christian maths teacher at a school in Oxfordshire is facing discipline for 'misgendering' a student. Joshua Sutcliffe, from Oxford, began working at the school in September 2015 and currently teaches children aged 11-18. He has achieved excellent results, with his Key … [Read more...]
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