Written question WQ90564
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
Further to WQ90429, what factors does the Welsh Government consider to be the key causes for the new peak in the number of children being homeschooled in Wales?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
There are many, varied, reasons why parents may choose home education for their child. These can include lifestyle choices, children being withdrawn due to anxiety, or a parental relationship breakdown with schools. Parents are under no obligation to provide a reason to the school or local authority as to why they are choosing to home educate their child.
The Welsh Government have provided funding of £1.7 million per year over a 3-year period to support the implementation of the guidance. This funding has enabled local authorities to enhance their capacity to provide support for families and allowed the development of a core offer which has been agreed by all 22 local authorities.