Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director for Education.

The report provides information relating to the recent position relating to elective home education, including recent operational changes and national developments. 

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Alan Beswick on Tel: 0161 474 3918 or email: alan.beswick@stockport.gov.uk

The Director for Education submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the recent position relating to elective home education, including recent operational changes and national developments.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         A number of Councillors thanked officers for such a comprehensive, informative report.

·         The Committee discussed how home schooled children are tracked, their attainment levels and how examinations are arranged.

·         The work undertaken with School Governing Bodies in respect to this issue.

·         The Committee requested that an update be provided to a future meeting following the adoption of any new legislation.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.