Educating Children at Home

Parents are allowed to educate their children at home instead of school if they choose to do so. Under UK law it is education that is compulsory, not schooling, though the vast majority of parents do choose to send their children to school. Visit the Directgov Parents Centre website for further information on the subject including guidelines on Educating your child at home.

Information regarding Elective Home Education is also available through the TEMS (Traveller Education and Minorities Support Service) team.