Elective home education
There are a number of very important legal issues to consider if you are thinking about educating your child at home.
You can find more information from the following.
Department for Education (DfE)
The Department for Education has a lot of useful information on all aspects of learning and the National Curriculum.
In Derbyshire
Orlinda Dias
email: orlinda.dias@derbyshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01629 532803
Voluntary organisations giving information and advice
Education Otherwise
Education Otherwise has a significant amount of information including book lists, legal information, publications, online discussion forums and support groups for parents. Most of the information can be downloaded.
Tel: 0300 1245690
email: enquires@educationotherwise.org
Education Otherwise
61 Bridge Street
Kingston
HR5 3DJ
Home Education Advisory Service
The Home Education Advisory Service has practical background information on "Getting Started".
email: enquiries@heas.org.uk
PO Box 98
Welwyn Garden City
Herts
AL8 6AN
HE Special UK
HE Special UK has subscription links to contact other families of children with SEN. Lists of articles and resources available.
Home Education
Home Education UK has articles, books and background information.