Elective Home Education Policy

The decision to home educate should not be taken lightly. It can be very rewarding to educate your child at home but at the same time it requires a serious time commitment, patience and the capacity to provide appropriate motivation, resources and equipment.

Providing education

Parents will need to decide whether they have the skills and ability to educate their child or whether they will need to employ a tutor or teacher. Parents should consider the environment where the child's education will take place. The learning environment should be safe, free from hazards and conducive to supporting learning and progress.

Finance

As no financial assistance is provided, parents need to consider the expense associated with teaching resources, access to internet, learning materials and exam fees.

Socialisation

Parents may also wish to consider how they will support their child to maintain friendships and continue to socialise with peers while being educated at home.

Curriculum

Although there is no statutory requirement for home educated pupils to follow the national curriculum, parents are advised to consider the implications of not doing so, should they wish their child to gain GCSE qualifications or return to school at a later date.