Child abuse case prompts calls for home schooling review

Joe Lepper
Thursday, January 30, 2020

Children’s protection experts are calling for a review of procedures around elective home schooling following an inquiry into a case in which a young boy faced "extreme neglect and abuse" by his stepfather and mother.

The serious case review calls on Northamptonshire Children Safeguarding Partnership to review elective home education. Picture: Shutterstock
The serious case review calls on Northamptonshire Children Safeguarding Partnership to review elective home education. Picture: Shutterstock

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