Tuesday, 02 Dec 2008
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Education Welfare Service |
| Torbay Council | |
53 Totnes Road | |
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education.welfar e@torbay.gov.uk |
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Home Education - FAQs
- What is home education (or home-based education)?
- My child goes to school. Can we change to home education?
What is home education (or home-based education)?
Home-education is an alternative to school; any family can choose this option for their children - parents choose to keep primary responsibility for the education of their children as is their right in law, instead of delegating it to a school.
My child goes to school. Can we change to home education?
Yes, you can. Parents decide to withdraw their children from school in order to home-educate for a variety of reasons. While many schools work hard with parents to resolve problems, it cannot be denied that there are children who encounter difficulties.