Honesty
11-11-2008, 11:00 AM
Does anyone have any links to research on home education/learning/schooling ?
We are currently involved in a campaign to prevent all lone parents, including home educators (who have been specifically mentioned that they are not to be exempted) from being forced to look for paid work when their child reaches seven years of age (if the parent is on so-called Income Support benefit). At present, ALL lone parents are entitled to IS until their child reaches 16. The govt doesn't like this and has issued a Statutory Instrument (can effectively bypass parliament) to change this. It even goes so far as to make the comment that home educating lone parents should find it easier to find work outside the home as they can schedule their lessons to fit around work and "childcare".
Honestly it is like being witness to some dark age oppression.
Obviously they know NOTHING about h/e.
We could really do with some good research to back us up on this matter. ANy ideas where to look?
I've been busy, very busy with letter writing to numerous people on the matter of late, am taking a break for a couple of days to spend time with my children. However, we do have a fairly urgent deadline. It is expected to be in place countrywide by 24th November.
A committee looked at the regulation 10 days ago, it got passed as the minister had a sore throat and couldn't continue with the debate. The commons passed it as there were only about 5 people attending, including bigots. Now it is to go to the Lords who have a 15 MINUTE slot to aye or nay it on Weds 12th here.
Any input, including wishes and prayers, gratefully received.
We are currently involved in a campaign to prevent all lone parents, including home educators (who have been specifically mentioned that they are not to be exempted) from being forced to look for paid work when their child reaches seven years of age (if the parent is on so-called Income Support benefit). At present, ALL lone parents are entitled to IS until their child reaches 16. The govt doesn't like this and has issued a Statutory Instrument (can effectively bypass parliament) to change this. It even goes so far as to make the comment that home educating lone parents should find it easier to find work outside the home as they can schedule their lessons to fit around work and "childcare".
Honestly it is like being witness to some dark age oppression.
Obviously they know NOTHING about h/e.
We could really do with some good research to back us up on this matter. ANy ideas where to look?
I've been busy, very busy with letter writing to numerous people on the matter of late, am taking a break for a couple of days to spend time with my children. However, we do have a fairly urgent deadline. It is expected to be in place countrywide by 24th November.
A committee looked at the regulation 10 days ago, it got passed as the minister had a sore throat and couldn't continue with the debate. The commons passed it as there were only about 5 people attending, including bigots. Now it is to go to the Lords who have a 15 MINUTE slot to aye or nay it on Weds 12th here.
Any input, including wishes and prayers, gratefully received.