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  3. Elective Home Education Policy

Elective Home Education Policy

In this section

  1. 1. Purpose of this Policy
  2. 2. Terminology
  3. 3. Statutory framework and relevant guidance relating to Elective Home Education
  4. 4. Responsibilities
  5. 5. Children with Special Educational Needs
  6. You are here: 6. Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children
  7. 7. What does suitable education mean in Rotherham?
  8. 8. What to expect from the Elective Home Education service
  9. 9. Elective Home Education and safeguarding
  10. 10. Governance
  11. 11. Record keeping
  12. 12. Review arrangements
  13. 13. Complaints

6. Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children

Rotherham Council has an understanding of and is sensitive to the distinct ethos and needs of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

It is important that these families who are electively home educating are treated in the same way as any other families. Home education should not be regarded as less appropriate than in other communities.

When a Gypsy, Roma or Traveller family move to the area, they are strongly encouraged to contact the Admissions Team or the Elective Home Education Team for advice and help to access local educational settings and resources.

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