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Home Schooling
Elective home education is the term used by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) when parents' decide to educate their children at home instead of sending them to school. This should not be confused with the home tuition provided for children unable to attend school through illness or disability or with what is sometimes called education other than at a school, such as that provided by local authorities in hospital settings or pupil referral units.
There are a number of questions which families might consider when thinking about home education and our Home Education Guidelines are intended to help parents to make an informed decision about what is in the best interests of their children
These guidelines refer only to elective home education and aim to clarify the balance between the right of the parent to educate their child at home and the local authority's responsibilities
Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children receive a suitable education and when parents have chosen to home educate we want this to be a positive experience for their children. We believe this is best achieved when parents and local authorities recognise each other's rights and responsibilities and work together.
Our guidelines are based on the guidance issued to local authorities by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Who to Contact
Trafford School Improvement Service
Arndale House
Chester Road
Stretford
M32 9BH
Email: SIS@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 911 8686
Fax: 0161 911 8693
This page was last updated on 3 December 2008
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