Home education letters and forms

To: [head teacher’s name] [school name] Date: [date] Dear [head teacher’s name], Removing [child’s name] from the school roll to home educate I am writing to tell you that from [start date], [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]) will no longer attend [school name]. I am taking responsibility for [his/her/their] education, which will be provided otherwise than at school, as permitted by section 7 of the Education Act 1996. Please remove [child’s name] from the admission register under regulation 9(1)(f) of the School Attendance (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024, and confirm in writing the date this was done. Please let me know if there is anything I need to collect, and how I can get a copy of [child’s name]’s school records. Yours sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: [head teacher’s name] [school name] Date: [date] Dear [head teacher’s name], Notice of home education for [child’s name] I am writing to tell you that I am taking responsibility for the education of [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]) and that, from [start date], [he/she/they] will be educated at home, as permitted by section 7 of the Education Act 1996. Please remove [child’s name]’s name from the school register under regulation 8(1)(d) of the Education (Pupil Registration) (Wales) Regulations 2010, tell the local authority as required, and confirm the date to me in writing. Yours sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: Elective Home Education Team, [council] Date: [date] Dear Home Education Team, Request for consent to remove [child’s name] from the roll of [school name] [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]) attends [school name], a special school, under arrangements made by the council. I would like to educate [him/her/they] at home and ask for the council’s consent to remove [his/her/their] name from the school roll. [Optional: a short outline of how you will meet your child’s needs – approach, resources, any therapies or support you will arrange.] I would be grateful for your decision in writing, and for any information about how [child’s name]’s EHC plan / IDP will be reviewed while [he/she/they] is home educated. Yours sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: Home Education, [council] Education Services Date: [date] Dear Sir or Madam, Request for consent to withdraw [child’s name] from [school name] Under section 35 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980, I ask for the council’s consent to withdraw [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]) from [school name] so that I can home educate [him/her/them], from [start date] or as soon as consent is given. My initial proposals for providing an efficient education suitable to [child’s name]’s age, ability and aptitude are: - Approach: [for example structured lessons, child-led, or a mix] - Main areas of learning: [for example literacy, numeracy, science, the arts, physical activity] - Resources: [books, online courses, clubs, tutors] - Time with others: [groups, clubs, sport, family and friends] - How [child’s name]’s views are heard: [how you involve your child] The guidance asks councils to aim to decide within 6 weeks. I would be grateful for your decision in writing. Yours faithfully, [your name] [your address]

To: Home Education, [council] Education Services Date: [date] Dear Sir or Madam, Home education of [child’s name] I am writing to let you know that I am home educating [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]). Consent is not needed because [child’s name] [has never attended a public school / is leaving an independent school / has finished primary school and not started secondary]. I am happy to share information about [his/her/their] education. Please write to me at the address below. Yours faithfully, [your name] [your address]

To: [head teacher’s name], Principal [school name] Date: [date] Dear [head teacher’s name], De-registration of [child’s name] to home educate I am writing to tell you that from [start date], [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]) will be educated at home, as permitted by Article 45 of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986. Please remove [him/her/them] from the school register and send the attendance form (SA1) and a copy of this letter to the Education Authority’s Elective Home Education team. Please confirm the date of de-registration in writing. Yours sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: Elective Home Education Team, [council] Date: [date] Dear Home Education Team, Home education of [child’s name] I am writing to let you know that I home educate [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]) [from [start date] / and [he/she/they] has not attended school]. I prefer to share information in writing, and will send a short description of [child’s name]’s education if you ask for one. Please contact me by [email / post] at the details below. Yours sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: Elective Home Education Team, [council] Date: [date] Dear Home Education Team, Your enquiry about [child’s name]’s education Thank you for your letter. I am pleased to provide information about the education [child’s name] receives. As the DfE guidance allows, I am sending this in writing rather than arranging a visit. Enclosed is a short report covering: - our approach to [child’s name]’s education; - the main areas of learning, with examples of what [child’s name] has learned recently; - how [child’s name] is progressing in literacy and numeracy; - roughly how much time is spent on education, including outside activities; - how [child’s name] spends time with other children and adults; - a few samples of [his/her/their] work. I hope this shows that [child’s name] is receiving a suitable, efficient, full-time education. Please let me know in writing if you need anything else. Yours sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: [head teacher’s name] [school name] Date: [date] Dear [head teacher’s name], Request for a flexi-schooling arrangement for [child’s name] I would like to ask whether [child’s name] could attend [school name] on [days] and be educated at home on the other days, from [start date]. [Explain briefly why you think this would help your child, and what learning will happen at home.] I would be happy to meet to discuss how this could work, and to review it after a trial period agreed with you. Yours sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: Elective Home Education Team, [council] Date: [date] Dear Home Education Team, Exam centres for [child’s name] [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]) is home educated and hopes to sit [GCSE / IGCSE / A level] exams in [subjects] in [exam series, for example summer 2028]. Could you tell me about any exam centres near us that accept private candidates, and whether the council offers any help with entry fees? Yours sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: The school admissions team, [council or school name] Date: [date] Dear Admissions team, In-year application for a school place: [child’s name], date of birth [date of birth] Please find enclosed my in-year application for [child’s name]. [He/She/They] [is/are] currently home educated and [is/are] not on the roll of any school. My first preference is [school name], and I would like [him/her/them] to start from [start date], or as soon as a place is available. [He/She/They] would normally be in Year [X] for [his/her/their] age. [Only if you are asking for a different year group: I would like you to consider a place in Year [X] because [reason]. I understand this is decided case by case.] [If it applies: [He/She/They] [has/have] [special educational needs / a health condition]. I am happy to share relevant reports with the school.] Please let me know if you need anything else from me, such as proof of address, and confirm the outcome in writing. Yours sincerely, [your name] [your address]