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Recommendation 21

21 Paragraph: 87

We heard that there is a lack of consistency in the approach local authorities take...

Conclusion
We heard that there is a lack of consistency in the approach local authorities take to support EHE. Departmental guidance is ambiguous and does not provide the necessary clarity on what is expected of them. Ofsted told us that for it to inspect home educating parents would be disproportionate. However, Ofsted did say it would be open to considering additional ways it could support EHE oversight.
Paragraph Reference: 87
Government Response

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