Author: Anna Fazackerley
Title: The Rising Trend of Home Education: An Inside Look at the Challenges Faced by Families Steve Bladon, a headteacher, faced the challenges of temporary home education for his daughter due to severe anxiety. Like many others, he felt lost in navigating this uncharted territory. Government data shows a significant increase in children being home educated, with various reasons like anxiety, special needs, and mental health concerns driving families to opt for this path. Despite efforts to reintegrate children into mainstream schooling, many families feel unsupported and overwhelmed by the education system. The pressure to ensure full-time education may lead…
Experts are warning that the new head of the Office for Students (OfS) will need to implement rescue plans to prevent multiple universities from collapsing in a “domino effect.” The controversial chair of OfS, James Wharton, recently resigned amid criticisms of his close ties to the Conservative government. The Department for Education announced his resignation and is now considering potential replacements, including Chris Skidmore and David Bell. With 40% of universities facing deficits, there is a growing concern about the stability of the higher education sector. Job cuts and budget reductions are already underway, and the future looks challenging with…