Tell us when a parent or carer intends to home educate

This service is for

Schools or other Local Authorities to notify the Elective Home Education Team (EHE) that a parent/carer intends to home educate their child in accordance with Section 7 of the Education Act 1996.  

You will need

  • Details of the child 
  • Details of the parent/carers(s) 
  • The families’ strengths and needs 
  • You will be asked to upload dated evidence of the parent/carer(s) request to EHE 
  • To be able to confirm the Headteacher, or member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT) and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) are aware this form is being completed  
  • Details of any professional involved with the family
  • You can add siblings to the same form if they attend the same school
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Alternative ways to do this

If you need to contact the team, you can email them ehe@nottscc.gov.uk