HomeSchooler.org.uk

The BHA is committed to the principle of a state education system that is inclusive of all children and
families whatever their beliefs, ethnic or cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation or social
class. We believe that for the vast majority of children the most appropriate form of education will be
attendance at a local community school, where children from a wide variety of backgrounds can learn
and play together on equal terms. It should be noted that this is the current situation in Britain, as over 90% of students attend state schools and only an estimated 55,000 (under 1%) are home educated...more...

A few positive bits left out (thanks to poster on the Badman Review Action Group):

'Although we believe that inclusive community schools are the appropriate learning environment for
most children, we accept that parents have the human right to educate their children in accordance
with their religious or philosophical beliefs and that home education is one way to meet this
requirement. We also acknowledge that for a wide variety of reasons, including bullying, special needs and difficulties accessing an appropriate school, some families feel that they need to home educate their children. We therefore believe that it is important not to undermine the principle of home education,including arrangements that do not follow a "school type" curriculum, that do not result in formal qualifications or that are delivered by parents or others who are not themselves formally qualified.'

and (possibly positive...):
'We agree that the Every Child Matters outcomes are appropriate to home educated children and
believe that home educated children can—and frequently do—achieve all five outcomes.'