Elective home education
What is Elective Home Education?
Elective Home Education (EHE) is the term used by the Department for Education (DfE) to describe parental decisions to provide education for their children at home instead of sending them to school.
Children can be educated outside of school in two main circumstances:
- parents can choose to educate their children at home, this is known as "elective home education"
- in the event that a child is unwell for an extended period, we have a duty to provide education other than at school, where it is necessary to do so to meet pupils' needs.
Considering home education
If you are considering home education for your child, please read our Policy and guidance notes carefully and the latest Department for Education advice for parents.
If after reading the policy and guidance notes, you do not think EHE is right for your child, you may wish to explore the following options:
- continue at the same school
- make an application for admission to another school
- explore the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) local offer
Coronavirus guidance
Please see the latest guidance on coronavirus and vaccinations for school aged children on our Coronavirus dashboard.
Contact us
If you would like to discuss EHE further with a member of the team please contact us:
- telephone: 0115 9772 573
- email: ehe@nottscc.gov.uk
Address:
Elective Home Education Support to Schools Service
County Hall
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
