I know that the news of Khyra Ishaq's tragic death hit the headlines several days ago, but I was waiting to see something concrete regarding home education linked with it before mentioning it on here.

   This article from the Times online has both slammed the Social Services system and had a go at home education and the need for tighter monitoring of those who choose to.

   I've made no secret of the fact that I would welcome a mandatory registration of all home educating families in this country. However, legislation on the back of a tragedy is usually bad legislation! Things being done in a panic are usually not done well.

   We need to make our voice heard and also watch that home education doesn't get the blame for this precious child's death. She was only pulled out of school for ten weeks, so the problem was going on loooong before she was home educated. Let's make sure that the authorities don't loose perspective in this situation and make home educating the 'fall guy' as it were.

   If you have a chance, respond to the article or write to your MP and let them know your views.