NSPCC sorry for home school child abuse slur

The NSPCC has apologised after a spokesman suggested that home schooling may be a cover for child abuse cases like that of Victoria Climbié:

“I would like to apologise for the offence this has caused. Clearly there is no connection between home education and Victoria’s tragic death as she was not being educated at home."

The NSPCC made clear that it is not opposed to home schooling and that parents have the right to decide what is in the best interests of their children.

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