Home schooling

If you want to educate your child at home, you need to inform your child's headteacher of this in writing.

Your child's name will then be removed from the school roll.

You will be sent:

• The council's guidance notes on home education, and
• A form requesting information about the education you are setting up for your child.

An adviser will then visit your family to discuss the education programme and long-term education plans for the child. The adviser will write a report and you will be sent a copy.

The adviser normally visits annually to check that the programme is implemented satisfactorily and according to the child's age, aptitude and ability.

We will not direct the child's learning or provide equipment, books or other resources. When parents choose home education for their children, our role is to assess if it is appropriate and effective.