tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post826943769717800174..comments2024-03-20T00:30:11.702-07:00Comments on Home Education Heretic: Schools and special needs scamsSimon Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865289865412656573noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-22949755180294091192013-04-09T17:46:54.685-07:002013-04-09T17:46:54.685-07:00It's not my first time to visit this web page,...It's not my first time to visit this web page, i am visiting this website dailly and take fastidious facts from here every day.<br /><br />My blog post - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtCm82Itxoc" rel="nofollow">top ways to make money online</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-51952448130008609222013-04-09T13:48:45.416-07:002013-04-09T13:48:45.416-07:00Appreciating the persistence you put into your blo...Appreciating the persistence you put into your blog <br />and in depth information you offer. It's awesome to come across a blog every once in a while that isn't the same <br />old rehashed material. Great read! I've bookmarked your site and I'm including your <br />RSS feeds to my Google account.<br /><br />Take a look at my website - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al2XPf2DgwE" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al2XPf2DgwE</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-71745044393038619342011-05-17T08:17:51.182-07:002011-05-17T08:17:51.182-07:00Simon, I really wish your site had a blogroll - I&...Simon, I really wish your site had a blogroll - I'd love a list of good HE resources to link to!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-76715091669552805032011-05-17T07:51:03.233-07:002011-05-17T07:51:03.233-07:00Them 'mad speculations', carefully placed ...Them 'mad speculations', carefully placed sensationalisms too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-21769298861115838002011-05-16T15:38:57.672-07:002011-05-16T15:38:57.672-07:00And you still claim that you don't sign up to ...And you still claim that you don't sign up to groups with a false name? If someone is feeding you list messages this fast, you might just as well have. I can understand someone feeding you messages when you get a mention, but they seem to be sending all of them to you. I really struggle to believe that you have not signed up with a false name. Either that, or the person forwarding them to you is a very, very sad person...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-70439467073534853792011-05-16T13:13:00.911-07:002011-05-16T13:13:00.911-07:00'Anonymous said...
Does one of them have a we...'Anonymous said... <br />Does one of them have a well used hammock?'<br /><br />I couldn't possibly comment. On the other hand, the ravings below do sound like somebody who subscribes to the New World Order theories. Does anybody apart from such people really believe that Africa will be feeding Europe any time soon? The mad specualtions below do indeed come from the hammock! <br /><br /><br /><br />'From what you see in the press it also looks like Europe will use Africa as<br />it's source of food over the coming 20 years. We can expect to see the EU<br />putting major investment into Africa for this reason. This is why China is<br />investing in east Africa so heavily. It's a 21st century scramble for Africa<br />that will take on much of the character of the 19th century scramble. We<br />won't necessarily put troops into Africa but we will be developing<br />infrastructure....<br />Europe will be supporting north south infrastructure ending up in the<br />Mediterranean. This is why countries like Libya, Egypt and Tunisia are so<br />important to us, they control the Mediterranean ports. We can also expect to<br />see plans for a bridge over the straits of Gibraltar brought forward. It's<br />also why turkey is so important, they are also considering a third bridge<br />across the bospherus. Makes you think doesn't it.<br /><br />If I was a conspiracy theorist I'd say that the revolts in northern Africa<br />and the ancient breadbaskets of Egypt and Mesopotamia were some kind of long<br />game being played by European and American foreign ministries. Clearing the<br />way to developing more open countries with whom we can trade. If that's<br />right, then the next stage would be the carrot of EU membership. A return to<br />the bronze age 'old Europe'.'Simon Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865289865412656573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-24503838702397757382011-05-16T10:41:51.221-07:002011-05-16T10:41:51.221-07:00'Everyone knows that you are pure fantasy litt...'Everyone knows that you are pure fantasy little man Webb'<br /><br />Not sure what to make of this without a little punctuation. It could mean; 'Everyone knows that you are pure-fantasy-little-man', as in somebody who deals only in fantasy. On the other hand, it could equally well read; 'Everyone knows you are pure fantasy, little man Webb'. In this case, it would suggest that I am only pure fantasy and that I do not really exist. A sobering though indeed!Simon Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865289865412656573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-62714892581817919042011-05-16T10:10:52.108-07:002011-05-16T10:10:52.108-07:00"The temptation to reveal the names of severa..."The temptation to reveal the names of several well-known figures in British home education who believe that attempts to monitor home education are part of the New World Order conspiracy is almost overwhelming."<br /><br />They're a bit late. The New World Order got its monitors in place long ago. The current lot are just a bunch of cheap imitators.Dave Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-8620032110236012462011-05-16T09:16:50.614-07:002011-05-16T09:16:50.614-07:00'You might well laugh, but every home schooler...'You might well laugh, but every home schooler I've ever met will tell you that the aliens are nothing compared to the reptilians that run the world.'<br /><br />EVERY HOME SCHOOLER YOU'VE EVER MET? Where on earth do you live?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-72615237006279660192011-05-16T08:50:00.560-07:002011-05-16T08:50:00.560-07:00Everyone knows that you are pure fantasy little ma...Everyone knows that you are pure fantasy little man WebbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-37748032619613889972011-05-16T06:47:46.491-07:002011-05-16T06:47:46.491-07:00Does one of them have a well used hammock?Does one of them have a well used hammock?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-1440680764365889092011-05-16T06:36:17.470-07:002011-05-16T06:36:17.470-07:00'Anonymous said...
Them 'loopy places'...'Anonymous said... <br />Them 'loopy places' on the internet, like the David Icke forum..<br />They do seem very popular with homeschoolers'<br /><br />The temptation to reveal the names of several well-known figures in British home education who believe that attempts to monitor home education are part of the New World Order conspiracy is almost overwhelming. I have also heard mention of David Icke a few times.Simon Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865289865412656573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-41678550115127014232011-05-16T06:20:33.915-07:002011-05-16T06:20:33.915-07:00I think the funding system has changed since my so...I think the funding system has changed since my son was funded but I think funding tends to be on the basis of how many free school meals and a few other factors. I don't think many children get funded for a number of hours (as with the old statements) any more. That means that the school get a lump sum and spend it as they see fit. I should imagine that the schools would love to be able to provide an individual education for all but funding constraints probably mean that special needs kids miss out.<br />Another factor is that schools get a reputation for being good with SEN and then the LA will push more kids in their direction. If funding doesn't follow the child then that will cause a funding problem in itself.<br />As for being a conspiracy, I am sure it can feel like that if your child is the one missing out!Philippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14488958360097429741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-11767466077272147532011-05-16T04:44:50.650-07:002011-05-16T04:44:50.650-07:00Want to foil Badman's mind control plans?
A...Want to foil Badman's mind control plans?<br /> <br />All about Tin foil hats here, they're the perfect project for homeschoolers..<br />http://zapatopi.net/afdbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-48611162273750472382011-05-16T04:37:47.736-07:002011-05-16T04:37:47.736-07:00Them 'loopy places' on the internet, like ...Them 'loopy places' on the internet, like the David Icke forum..<br />They do seem very popular with homeschoolers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-2464017835966826432011-05-16T04:25:48.254-07:002011-05-16T04:25:48.254-07:00Area 51 eh?
You might well laugh, but every home ...Area 51 eh? <br />You might well laugh, but every home schooler I've ever met will tell you that the aliens are nothing compared to the reptilians that run the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-29895098850150354362011-05-16T04:17:32.572-07:002011-05-16T04:17:32.572-07:00In order to start to understand this issue we woul...In order to start to understand this issue we would have to calculate the numbers of children being home educated that are recognised as SEN and comparing them to the figures of those children that aren't. I doubt if that would or could be done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-39916286449811967852011-05-16T03:20:00.094-07:002011-05-16T03:20:00.094-07:00Well, as some one who has 3 children with disabili...Well, as some one who has 3 children with disabilities, here is my opinion...<br /><br />a) In fact many rural schools may well have more children with SEN than you might expect, but I am pretty sure that is down to parental choice rather than schools trawling for them. As a parent I deliberately chose a "village school" rather than the nearest, because I thought a smaller environment was a "good thing". This actually meant at one stage, when my SEN daughter was of school age, that we got a place because of her SEN even when it was over subscribed as having an SEN meant she got more points in the admissions criteria and overtook local children on the list.<br /><br />b) As for funding - my elder statemented son had full time LSA cover at primary level and actually he did get that 1 : 1 support all the time. It helped that he had physical disabilities (the school was always terrified that he moght be injured and they would be blamed). Dd without a statement had less LSA support and did often end up in small group work, but the point was that it was this aspect ( ie mixing with other children) which was a tricky area, so it was easy to justify the schools policy. School was still a disaster for her, but that was because she was never going to be able to cope and learn in a large group of children, however hard the staff tried.Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-11018146034974846342011-05-16T02:26:39.613-07:002011-05-16T02:26:39.613-07:00I remember attending a parents' meeting at a s...I remember attending a parents' meeting at a school where the parents were complaining about how many SEN children seemed to be at the school and the govenors all at pains to insist that the extra money benefited the whole school. Perhaps they were not telling the truth. I don't know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-55774075047261742222011-05-16T02:24:54.656-07:002011-05-16T02:24:54.656-07:00'That the money meant for one child is often u...'That the money meant for one child is often used for the benefit of others as well definitely happens and should not'<br /><br />Well, it seems to be more that, in this case, the money is being used 'instead of' not 'as well as' Annie, for at least part of the time.<br /><br />I have no idea if the claim you quoted is correct. 'A lot' is a very woolly term. So, the claim, 'a lot of rural schools recruit special needs students out of area' is an interesting one. I'd want to hear more information before making up my mind that it was completely preposterous and a conspiracy theory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-41852364679633936542011-05-16T01:33:59.880-07:002011-05-16T01:33:59.880-07:00It's certainly not a conspiracy theory that th...It's certainly not a conspiracy theory that there are a number of scams and rackets connected with the funding for children with special educational needs. That the money meant for one child is often used for the benefit of others as well definitely happens and should not, although I can see why the school does this. It was the idea that schools would deliberately attract children with special needs and then purposely neglect their education so that they could continue to claim funding for them that I was talking about in the context of a conspiracy theory.Simon Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865289865412656573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-17820125210075066802011-05-16T01:19:32.435-07:002011-05-16T01:19:32.435-07:00It's usually more subtle than that. My friend&...It's usually more subtle than that. My friend's child with Down's recieves 25 hours a week of one-to-one time with an LSA during the school week. On paper. <br /><br />Sounds good, doesn't it? Unfortunately, often the LSA has a whole group of children round her who need help and little Annie, let's call her, is lost and disorientated and not learning.<br /><br />Because the needs of the other children are being met by Annie's LSA, this means the school doesn't need to employ an additional member of staff. <br /><br />I'm not sure how funding works in schools these days, but does that now mean the school has more cash for repairs? Possibly you'll know the answer to this better than me.<br /><br />It's not 'conspiracy theory territory' at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-460488999107453902011-05-16T01:05:57.040-07:002011-05-16T01:05:57.040-07:00According to the Birthers, Obama *is* an alien and...According to the Birthers, Obama *is* an alien and therefore not eligible for the top job.Dave Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-19360276104330809812011-05-16T00:17:59.743-07:002011-05-16T00:17:59.743-07:00As for schools milking the SEN system - nothing wo...As for schools milking the SEN system - nothing would surprise me.suzygnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881402584568285627.post-5214128620686178872011-05-16T00:13:41.378-07:002011-05-16T00:13:41.378-07:00"This is of course why something like 20% of ..."This is of course why something like 20% of children in British schools now have special needs or disabilities."<br /><br />Statistically, 16% of school pupils are likely to be more than one sd from the norm in terms of their academic ability. It only takes a little systems pressure to push that up to 20%. According to the Warnock report, this figure had remained remarkably constant from the beginning of the state education system until 1978. This is hardly surprising since the criterion for deciding whether or not a child has a 'special educational need' has always been to assess their progress in relation to a child of average ability of the same age.suzygnoreply@blogger.com