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: Parents have the legal responsiblity of making sure their children are receiving an education that is suited to their age, ability, aptitude and any special needs they have whether they are in school or educated at home.