FI14797

Request

  1. The number of children that the Council are aware of being homeschooled, by the last 5 years (financial year, calendar year or academic year - however it is reported). If possible, could you also please include the number of these children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  2. The number of informal enquiries the Council has sent out to check a child is getting a suitable education at home, by the last 5 years. If possible, could you also please include the number of these children who have SEND.
  3. Of those informal enquiries, the number of parents/ caregivers who have engaged with the informal enquiry, by the last 5 years.
  4. The number of occurrences of a school attendance order being served to a child being home schooled, by the last 5 years.

Response

Dover District Council does not hold the information you are seeking. The education authority within our District is Kent County Council, who should be able to assist you and can be contacted at the following address:  freedomofinformation@kent.gov.uk.