Elective Home Education

What is the law?

Parents must make sure their 5-16 aged children receive an efficient full-time education - suitable to each child’s age, ability, aptitude and special educational needs.

Main parent role in education?

To provide their children with an education which is a significant proportion of their school-aged life, including different opportunities for progress in areas of learning: knowledge, skills and understanding.

Elective Home Education (EHE) parent role in Derbyshire?

To openly acknowledge the full responsibility for their children’s education, with appropriate engagement with schools and Derbyshire County Council.

Parent Information: Elective Home Education

Please also see the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3909, which will provide ‘focus on a joined-up system to stop vulnerable children falling through cracks’ and a shared belief that ‘It is vital all home education is suitable and safe’.