Elective Home Education (EHE) means parents/carers have ‘elected’ to educate their child in their home instead of in a school. This can be due to several reasons. Parents of children on SEND support or with an EHCP can choose to take responsibility to educate their child themselves at home.
If you wish to consider this, there are some local and national resources that can help you plan your child’s education and keep them safe. We (Westmorland and Furness Council) list many resources for Elective Home Education (EHE).
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If you're educating your child at home and you think your child needs an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) you should first contact the Elective Home Education team at the Council:
Email Helen Wills at: electivehomeeducation@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Telephone: 01539 312 418 who will advise you on next steps.
You can also ask us to carry out an Assessment or a reassessment of your child's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
You can contact us at SEND@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or call: 01229 407 403.
More information
You can find more information about SEND and EHE in the SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 Years - (www.gov.uk)
You can find more information on EHE on the government website Elective Home Education
You can view the national EHE statistics on the government website Elective Home Education, explore education statistics