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 of education that you are providing when requested
- to source any specialist SEND support
- arrange GCSE examinations with a host 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 29 August 2025