How is the LEA involved in education at home?
If required, the LEA, through the visitor, is happy to offer help and advice. However, the LEA is unable to offer direct teaching or to provide materials for children being educated at home. You will also be responsible for organising, and insuring for, any work experience placements, should you wish this. Similarly, should you wish your child to take formal qualifications, you would have to find an exam centre willing to take a private candidate, pay for any examination registration fees and assessment of course work by an accredited person. At the time of writing, the registration fee for a GCSE exam is approximately £25. Many parents provide evidence of suitable education by means of a home visit. This allows you and the HBE Visitor to get to know one another and discussed your hopes for your child and the style of education you are providing. No discussion or advice on the education you are providing will take place unless an appointment has been made in advance. However, occasiona
