1. How many vulnerable children in your authority are identified as electively home educated?
For the purposes of this request, we have used the Department for Education definition of vulnerable children, which is children with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) or a social worker.
As of 5th March 2021 there were 148 vulnerable children electively home educated.
2. How many alternative education providers do you use who are online only*?
There are six providers approved for online learning for children supported by the local authority. Each has a different offer and are used when appropriate for the child’s circumstances.
3. How many alternative education providers do you use who are partially online*?
Three providers
* Please note questions 2 and 3 refers to online delivery as usual practice, not online delivery as a result of COVID lockdown.