Your home education questions answered

Do I have to be inspected or monitored? What are the local authority's procedures?

The local authority has a duty to make arrangements and establish as far as possible the identities if children in its area who are not receiving a suitable education. 

Once we're aware that your child is being home educated, we'll send you a welcome pack. This will have a link to our online form, which asks you to provide details about the education you're providing for your child. You can also access the form yourself from our Submit information to the Services to Home Educators team page.

We recognise that in the early stages of home education, you may not have firm plans and that things may change as home education moves forward.

 If we offer you a visit you do not have to accept this or you may choose to meet us at another venue. If you choose not to meet with us you can communicate with us via letter, email or telephone instead. 

We'd like parents to keep in touch but cannot insist on regular contact. At least we will aim to contact you on an annual basis. 

If we identify that your child is not receiving a suitable education, we'll follow our set procedures.

For more information see Fulfilling your duties as a home educator.

What evidence do I need to provide?

We'll contact you at least once a year. We'll ask for information on your child's learning and progress and give you a link to our online form to complete.

You can also write your own report on their education or request a home or virtual visit if you prefer. If you opt for a home or virtual visit we will share with you a copy of the report.