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The Department should provide local authorities with a set of clear criteria against which suitability...
Conclusion
The Department should provide local authorities with a set of clear criteria against which suitability of education can be assessed, taking into account the full range of pedagogical approaches taken in EHE, as well as the age, ability and aptitude of individual children, including where they may have SEND.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
30. Paragraph 9.4 of the Department’s EHE guidance for local authorities already details eight factors for local authorities to consider when determining whether education is ‘suitable’. Components as to how the term ‘suitable’ should be seen by local authorities.
Source
Committee
Education Committee
Inquiry
Home Education
Report
Third Report - Strengthening Home Education
26 Jul 2021
HC 84
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.8 yrs
Report published
26 Jul 2021