Elective home education
Information for parents and carers in Devon who are considering educating their children at home, as well as for existing home educators.
How to register
Parents can choose to complete a voluntary registration form and their child can fill in a student voice form which will assist the Elective Home Education (EHE) team with their offer of support.
You can also tell us about a change of circumstances. This may be, for example, a new home address, email address, or phone number, and will ensure your child’s record is kept up to date.
Further information
Devon County Council’s EHE Policy can be found here. Please read along with the DfE guidance.
If you require any more information or advice about home education, call the Devon EHE team on 01392 287230 or email electivehomeeducation@devon.gov.uk.
Elective home education (EHE) topics
New home educators – your questions answered
Answers to some common questions about EHE
Early years
Ideas for early years play-based activities
Primary educational resources
Useful online resources for primary and secondary aged children
Secondary educational resources
Numerous resources to support education
Demonstrating a suitable education
How to demonstrate the suitability of your child’s education
Health
How to access health services in Devon
Safeguarding
The safeguarding agencies and resources you need to be aware of to keep children safe, including internet safety
Support for children with SEND
Some of the important things to consider when educating a child with SEND
Qualifications and exams
Considerations and how to prepare if your child is taking GCSE exams
Making the transition to school or college
Information intended to support you to assist your child’s return to school
Support groups, clubs and more
Some of the activities and workshops provided by clubs in Devon
Alternative provision 14-16
Information about the options for alternative provision for 14 and 15-year-old home learners
Post-16 options
The options available when your child reaches the age of 16
Careers, work experience and employment
Some information and advice about work experience and employment
Family wellbeing
Links to support for wellbeing, household finance, bereavement and much more
Upcoming events and webinars
Upcoming events, courses and webinars