Educating your child at home
We will arrange to visit a parent thinking about educating their child at home to help them plan the child's education. We will ensure that the child will receive efficient full-time education suitable to their age, ability and any special needs.
Common Questions
- Can I change my mind about home education?
- At what age is it compulsory for children to have to receive full time education?
- What if my child has special needs?
- What is the duty of the local authority?
- Can I educate my child part-time at home and part-time at school ("Flexi-Schooling")?
- Do I have to teach the National Curriculum?
- Will I have to arrange for SATS testing?
- Can my child still take GCSEs?
- Will my child still be entitled to careers advice ?
- How will you decide if the education I am planning is appropriate?
- What if the Education Officer is not satisfied ?
- Will the LA help plan lessons or provide practical / financial support?
- Work experience
- Can I employ other people to educate my child?
- What support is there for Gifted and Talented children?
- Do I need anyone's permission to educate my child from home?
SEN management services
Civic Centre 2, Earl Street, Coventry, CV1 5RS
Tel: 024 7683 1624