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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

 

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Last modified on 29 August 2025