Graham Stuart on the CSF Bill and Home Education

...from 13 mins into this interview.

So much for funding

...for 14 to 16 year olds. Far Out Crowd has the story of what really happens.

A Sensible Approach

...to the current situation is taken by the Underwater Academy.

Where we're at now...

...from the Forum.

The Coalition Approach to Education

...will be outlined in the Queen's Speech in May.

More free schools, more familial choice, but all held properly accountable.

(Have just undergone an inspection process in work. Overall it is not helpful, and the final mark which is the only thing most people take note of, does not adequately represent the issues).

The Demise of the DSCF

To be replaced at least in part, by the Department for Education.

No wonder the incoming government felt they needed a fresh start. From the Guardian:

"Last year, the then schools secretary, Ed Balls, was accused of wasting money on a £3m makeover of the DCSF. This was said to include shipping designer furniture from Italy and installing a grand staircase made from glass and surgical steel. It came at a time when he needed to make £2bn in savings.


(HT: Jem for the button).

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Home Education and the Coalition

...according to Lord Lucas and here's more on the Great Repeal Bill from Douglas Carswell.

Also, the perspective on the current situation from across the pond, from Kelly Green and Gold and The Slog on the departure of Brown and his minions. My sentiments precisely.

Vouchers for Home Education?

Liberty's lawyers via The Guardian think not.

A New Home Schooled MP

Nicola Blackwood, Conservative MP for Oxford West and Abingdon.

News from Graham Stuart MP

From GS's Twitter: He has just spoken to Nick Gibb and confirms that the Tories will not introduce registration and monitoring.

(Where's the heart symbol on blogger, I wonder?)