A statutory register for children out of school
Supporting children with SEND and home education
Assessment of a ‘suitable’ education
A level playing field on access to examinations
The legal framework for Elective Home Education (EHE) in England
Why do parents choose to home educate?
2 What do we know about children who are home-educated?
Elective Home Education: what data do we have?
Increasing numbers of children receiving EHE
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
A statutory register for children in EHE
Arguments against a statutory register
Arguments for a statutory register
Inclusion, off-rolling and unregistered schools
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
3 Elective Home Education: Local Authorities and support
Government consultation and guidance
Visibility of EHE in wider guidance
The potential role for inspection
More consistent support from local authorities, including for children with SEND
4 Outcomes, assessment and exams for children receiving EHE
What do we know about outcomes?
Conclusions and recommendations
Appendix 1: Letter to the Secretary of State for Education, 3 December
Appendix 2: Fundamental British Values, as defined in Government guidance
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
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