Some parents choose to educate their children at home, for a variety of reasons. This council supports the right of parents to educate at home.
We have a statutory responsibility to ensure that all children are receiving appropriate education. Elective education, guidance and support is undertaken by the Education Welfare Service with a support teacher from the central teaching services.
The authority also provides education for permanently excluded pupils, pupils who have received a fixed-term exclusion for 15 consecutive days or more, or others who may be out of school for a variety of reasons, including medical and mental health issues and young parents, at all key stages. This incorporates the assessment of educational, social, emotional, and behavioural needs of all the pupils whilst dual-registered or on the temporary role of the Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).
The behaviour support team is integral to South Gloucestershire's central teaching and inclusion services. This work supports priorities outlined in the Education Development Plan within the overall context of seeking to promote the inclusion of pupils within the education system and minimising exclusions from school.