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 Elective Home Education Officer will discuss options with the family and a reasonable time will be given for changes to be made. If necessary, the Education Welfare Service will be involved and may start the School Attendance Order process.