Frequently asked questions: Home schooling
Last edited: 27/03/2025
During clinical appointments the medical team are frequently asked questions in relation to education.
- Is it ok to home-school my child?
- How do I deregister my child from their current school?
- What are the requirements for home-schooling my child?
- Can I home-school my child if they have an EHCP?
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Elective home education is a parental/family/child decision.
See below links to relevant information. These documents will give you all the information you need to know about elective home education and is it right for your child:
Contact us
0300 123 4087
kcht.CommunityPaediatrics@nhs.net
This information should only be followed on the advice of a healthcare professional.
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Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Trinity House, 110-120 Upper Pemberton
Ashford
Kent
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