The 1996 Education Act imposes a duty on parents and guardians of children of statutory school age (5-16) to secure "efficient full time education suitable:
- to his/her age, ability and aptitude, and
- to any special educational needs he/she may have."
This can be done at school or "…otherwise".
For most children this means that they will go to school, but for various reasons a small number of parents decide to undertake the responsibility of educating their child outside the school system.
Wigan Children & Young People’s Services has produced the following documents to provide advice and guidance on elective home education:
