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Home education
Most children will attend school for their education, but parents do have the right to educate their children at home. If a parent chooses to do this, we have a duty to respond.
Consent to withdraw is granted on the basis that the education plan will be suitable for the child's age, aptitude and ability, and support the individual learning needs of the child.
Thinking about withdrawing from education to home educate?
If you are considering withdrawing your child from school to home educate, the 'Home Education Guidance Booklet' found below will provide you with details of what is required.
Making a request to withdraw from education
If you have decided to withdraw your child from school, you should complete the 'Request to Withdraw from Education' form found below and forward it to ef.sfl@northlan.gov.uk
It is understandable that at the early stages of your proposals that you may not be able to provide detailed information, but you should try and add as much detail as possible.
What happens next?
We will not unreasonably withhold consent to withdraw a child from school.
You may be contacted to discuss your plan. This will be done using your preferred method of contact selected on your request form.
We have up to six weeks to consider your request. In some circumstances, we may require longer than that. You will be informed in writing of any delays.
Once consent has been granted, an annual review to see how you are getting on will be carried out.
