Who is responsible for what
Parent responsibilities:
- to provide full time suitable education or 25 hours per week
- to ensure your child has access to social activities
- to provide information to the Local Authority detailing the education that you are required to provide, when requested
- to source any specialist SEND support
- to source an examination centre, arrange and fund GCSE examinations with centre
Local Authority Responsibilities:
- to offer advice on the education plan
- to offer an annual home visit
- to support any new school application
- to issue a School Attendance Order if there is no evidence of education
Last modified on 01 September 2025