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School is a huge part of your life between the ages of 11 and 16. During this time you are in what is known as the secondary school system and are taught a range of subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Art, History and Languages.
From the ages of 5 through to 16, it is the law that children and young people receive full time education.
Your parents are responsible for making sure you receive this full-time education suitable for your age and ability. If you have special educational needs you should receive support to help your learning.
Some young people are educated at home or have private tutors but only if the Local Education Authority (LEA) is satisfied that the education is of a high enough standard.
Most young people will be offered a choice of national qualification between 11 and 16, including GCSE’s (General Certificate of Secondary Education), First Diplomas and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).
GCSE is the most popular qualification to study and GCSE’s are offered in a range of subjects depending on the school you attend and your interests.
This section looks at some of the main things that might affect you while you are in school.
6 Comments – Post a comment
bikemad75
Commented 7 months ago - 16th October 2012 - 21:23pm
Its not 'some' young people that are home schooled, hundreds are!
Jayne45
Commented 7 months ago - 16th October 2012 - 21:26pm
It is not up to the LEA to scrutinise elective home education, it is the parents legal responsibility. If parents decide to deregister a child then local home education groups can offer support both socially and educationally.
6yearshomeedding
Commented 7 months ago - 16th October 2012 - 21:40pm
"Some young people are educated at home or have private tutors but only if the Local Education Authority (LEA) is satisfied that the education is of a high enough standard."
This is totally wrong, you should check the law and the guidelines, very unprofessional.
thesurealist
Commented 7 months ago - 16th October 2012 - 21:58pm
"Some young people are educated at home or have private tutors but only if the Local Education Authority (LEA) is satisfied that the education is of a high enough standard."
The LEA has no such requirement or duty where children are Electively Home Educated. Please amend this website to abide by the law.
neenaw
Commented 7 months ago - 16th October 2012 - 22:15pm
Just need to correct you about home education, you don't need permission. As said, it is the parents [or guardians] who are responsible for providing an education and most delegate this to school but if you decide not to send your child to school, obviously therefore, there is no need to ask permission of anyone. However, not all local authorities actually understand this or if they do, they might not make it clear that you have no need to ask for permission or be subject to the vigilance that they often say is required.
National Editor
Commented 7 months ago - 17th October 2012 - 11:02am
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