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Recommendation 19
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Although we were pleased to see that Keeping Children Safe in Education was updated during...
Recommendation
Although we were pleased to see that Keeping Children Safe in Education was updated during the inquiry, we heard that key guidance documents on safeguarding did not recognise EHE. It is therefore hardly surprising that that local authorities and others vary hugely in their approach to EHE families. EHE is a legally recognised choice, and as such must be recognised in guidance so that professionals across education, health and other services understand what it is, and how to respond appropriately when they come into contact with EHE families. Guidance must be consistent so that both families and local authorities know where they stand with regards to sanctions like SAOs but also the processes which professionals and parents will need to follow.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states it will consider including Elective Home Education (EHE) in the 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' guidance at its next review point, without providing a specific timeline for this.
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25. The Department continues to review all key statutory guidance regularly. We will consider including EHE in Working Together to Safeguard Children at the next review point.
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