A child is of compulsory school age the first term after their 5th birthday until the last Friday in June in the school year that they turn 16. In England, a young person must then do one of the following until they reach 18:
What are the duties of parents to ensure their children are educated?
The responsibility for a child's education rests with their parents. In England, education is compulsory, but school is not. Parents are not required to register or seek approval from the authority to educate their children at home, but those who do must assume full financial responsibility. However, local authorities are encouraged to provide support where resources permit. The decision to ‘Electively Home Educate' should be taken solely by parents.
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