There is no evidence to suggest that children being educated at home are at more risk than for children and young people in school or college settings (NSPCC, 2014) however, they are more isolated from services. 

Local authorities are under a duty to ensure young people in their area are accessing education, there are the general powers to support children in need and the specific duty to investigate if there is reason to suspect a child is at risk of significant harm (www.safeguarding.network/content/home-education).

There is no evidence to suggest that children being educated at home are at more risk than for children and young people in school or college settings (NSPCC, 2014) however, they are more isolated from services. 

Local authorities are under a duty to ensure young people in their area are accessing education, there are the general powers to support children in need and the specific duty to investigate if there is reason to suspect a child is at risk of significant harm (www.safeguarding.network/content/home-education).

If a local authority determines a child isn’t receiving an education, or what they consider is a suitable standard of education, then they may issue you with a School Attendance Order SAO. This is very rare. Those who receive one have 15 days to prove your child is attending the school named in the Order, or is receiving an acceptable standard of home education. Failure to do so could result in a fine or prosecution. It may also be deemed neglectful.