Home education

You have a right to teach your child at home, whether they do or do not have an EHCP. This is called elective home education (EHE).

If you choose to teach your child at home, you must make sure your child receives a full-time education from the age of 5. If your child has an EHCP, you will be responsible for meeting their special educational needs. 

You can decide to take your child out of school and you should not be placed under pressure by a school to do this. If you feel this is happening, contact our SEND Service or SENDIASS for advice. 

If your child is currently attending a special school but you choose to teach them at home, you must agree this with us first and we will remove your child from the school roll. If your child is at any other type of school, you must tell the school. 

Find out more about home education.

If you are considering home education, you can read the elective home education guidance on GOV.UK.