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Information on the number and characteristics of children in elective home education (EHE) in England.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Find out if your child is eligible for help with the cost of home to school transport
What rights children under the scheme have to education, and the role of councils in providing it. Information on childcare options.
Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
How eligible providers of full-time online education can apply to join the DfE accreditation scheme.
You can be prosecuted if your child has unauthorised absence from school - truancy, help with getting your child to school, and legal action to enforce school attendance
Robust Home Secretary action has driven an almost 80% fall in student dependant applications in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
An accreditation process to identify high quality language, literacy and communication apps, for children in the early years (0 to 5 years).
Guidance for childcare providers on when you must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency, when you cannot register, and when you do not have to.
What happens if your child cannot go to school for health reasons - responsibilities of the local council and school and how medical needs are handled at school
Information for schools and school buying professionals on sourcing resources to help deliver remote education.
We are seeking views on a local authority registration system for children who do not attend state-funded or registered independent schools.
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