City of York Council Local Education Authority (LEA) believes that school
is the best place to educate children except for a very small number of
pupils.
You may be considering educating your child at home because of a problem at
school. Often we can help resolve this by talking to you and the school. If
not, it may be best for your child to change schools, we can help you with
this too.
All parents and carers are responsible for ensuring their child is educated. Some parents may choose to educate their children at home instead of school.
Section 7 of the 1996 Education Act states:
"It shall be the duty of the parent of every child of compulsory school age
to cause him or her to receive efficient full-time education suitable to
his/her age, aptitude and ability (and to any special educational needs
he/she may have) either by attendance at school or otherwise."
The Local Education Authority's (LEA) responsibility is to make sure this is carried out.
Section 437 of the 1996 Education Act states:
"It is the LEA's duty to ensure that children of school age are receiving
suitable education. The LEA must also satisfy itself that parents are
fulfilling their duties."
The Local Education Authority will carry out regular checks to ensure your child is receiving suitable education.
We recommend you discuss any queries you have with us before making your final decision.
Education Access Team
Mill House, North Street, York YO1 6JD
tel: (01904) 554252
fax: 01904 554249
email:
education.queries
@york.gov.uk
8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday