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Children looked after and EHE

DfE Statutory Guidance makes clear that the Virtual School Head Teacher is the educational advocate for children looked after just as parents are to other children. Children that are looked after cannot be electively home educated without the agreement of the Local Authority (via the Virtual School Head Teacher) as Corporate Parent for that child. Local […]

EHE process

Cognus recognises that home education is a key aspect of parental choice. EHE is equal, in law, to education provided in school. Our processes are designed to be supportive and non-intrusive whilst enabling Cognus to carry out is statutory duties. Registering EHE When a notification is received that a child(ren) are have chosen EHE, Cognus […]

Schools – Home education for a child with an EHCP

If the child attends a special school, the parent must get permission from the local authority before you can remove them from the school roll. There is no equivalent requirement for children with an EHC Plan who attend a mainstream school; the parents of a child may withdraw him or her without the local authority’s […]

Frequently asked questions about EHE

Please find below some common questions asked about home educating. Who can be educated at home? You can home educate your child if they have special educational needs (SEND), an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), or no identified special needs. Read more about home educating a child with an EHCP Can a ‘child looked after’ […]

School Responsibilities

Deciding to home educate a child is an important decision. The reasons for choosing it are many and varied, as are the styles of education provided. For some families, their decision may be based on their philosophical, spiritual, or religious outlook; for others it is to meet what they consider to be the specific educational […]

Planning for home educating

As a parent of a child of compulsory school age (aged 5 to 16 years), you must make sure your child receives a suitable full-time education, that is suitable for their age, ability and aptitude, and takes into consideration any special educational needs. Here are some things to think about for you and your child […]

Welcome Pack – Inclusion and Elective Home Education

Meeting our service The Inclusion Team covers Inclusion and Elective Home Education. The Inclusion service provides information, advice, and guidance to schools. This is to support inclusive practice and the prevention of exclusion. You may meet us when working together with the school to support your child. This may be during a ‘team around the […]

Information, Advice and Guidance

Coram Children’s Legal CentreAn independent national advice centre that offers information and support on education, including exclusion from school.Website: Coram Legal Centre ACE EducationProvides independent advice and information for parents and carers on state education in England.Website: Ace Education Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to […]

Exclusion information for Parents and Carers

There are a range of services available that can provide you with advice and information on the prevention of school exclusion and what happens if a fixed-period or permanent exclusion is issued. A Graduated Response – Preventing ExclusionThis document has been developed by the Sutton Local Area which details aims and principles, as well as […]

Information for Parents and Carers

Exclusion is when a pupil is sent home from school for disciplinary reasons. An exclusion can be for a fixed period (where a pupil is not allowed in a school for a specified number of days, or for part of the school day) or permanent (where the Headteacher has decided that a pupil should not […]