Service Description: Occasionally, parents prefer to arrange their child’s education ‘otherwise’ than in a school, usually providing this education at home. Parents who educate their children at home may do so for a number of reasons, possibly based on firm convictions about education. The Local Authority may make enquiries in order to establish that a suitable education is being provided.
Also known as:- Educating Your Child At Home, Education Otherwise Than at School, Elective Home Education, EOTAS, Home Education, Home Schooling
Answer: The EHE Officer will offer a visit at the start of home education and another some months later when questions or difficulties can be discussed. If all is going well she will then write once a year to arrange a convenient visit or ask for a report. If more support is requested or there are concerns then visits can be more frequent.