Issue - decisions

The Committee received a presentation on understanding Elective Home Education – the purpose of the item was to education / inform members on issues around elective home education (EHE) and covered - the legal framework, the Council approach and responsibilities, data, provided information on the partnership working in the Frome area, changes in legislation and guidance in the pipeline.

This includes a mandatory register of children not in school, guidance on what is a ‘suitable education’, including focus on literacy and maths, guidance about support available to EHE families and guidance to support more consistent approach across LAs to school attendance orders.

The Commitete welcomed and noted the presentation.