Hi there!
You are legally allowed to home educate your children in the UK.
As the parent, you have legal responsibility for the education of your children.
If your child currently attends school, then you will need to deregister them.
Please always check local information and law, specific to your country of residence.
Want to know more about how to respond to your Local Authority’s informal requests click here
Deregistering
In England and Wales, you must send a deregistration letter to your child’s school.
You can then remove your child immediately.
You do not need permission to home educate your children if they attend mainstream school.
If your child has never had a place at a school then you do not need to notify anyone.
Have a question about unschooling? Find answers here
You are now responsible for your child’s education
Get in touch with your local Home Educating groups.
Take time to deschool.
Research different styles of home education.
Involve your young person in the process.
Want to know more about unschooling? Start here
If you have deregistered, expect contact from your Local Authority: Elective Home Educating Team.
Find out more about what to expect and how to respond to the Local Authority here at The Local Authority and Elective Home Education
Recommended reading: EHE Guidance for Parents
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