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Educating your child at home (elective home education)

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  5. Educating your child at home (elective home education)

Contents

  1. What to consider before making a decision to home educate
  2. The legal position
  3. The role of the Local Authority in home education
  4. Planning for your child's future: qualifications
  5. Age 14-16 considerations
  6. Planning for 16-18 education
  7. Further information and support
  8. You are here: Make a referral and key documents

Make a referral and key documents

Make a referral for a child that is home-educated.

Useful information for schools and parents

  • DFE Parents Guide to EHE
  • DFE LA Guidance to EHE
  • EHE guidance for schools
  • Flexi Guidance for schools
  • Guidance on suitability report proforma for parents
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Elective Home Education

Address: Coventry City Council
PO Box 7097
Coventry
CV6 9SL

Telephone: 024 7683 1614

Email: ehecoventry@coventry.gov.uk

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