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England homeschool checklist
Leaving school
- Send a withdrawal letter
- Where: Headteacher of the child's current school
- How: Letter or email
Notice and filing
- Notification: No
Subjects and hours
- Time: No set hours
Records to keep
- Dated log of education providedRecommended, not required. Ongoing; useful if the local authority makes informal enquiries
- Samples of workRecommended, not required. Ongoing
- Resources and reading lists usedRecommended, not required. Ongoing
- Activities, visits, and social opportunities logRecommended, not required. Ongoing
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Not required
Deadlines
- School Must Remove Child from Roll: Immediate (upon letter receipt)
- Respond to Local Authority Inquiry: Within 15 days of LA notice
Contacts and official sources
- Education department: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education