What resources has the Minister introduced to improve the transition for parents choosing to homeschool their children?
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 These can include lifestyle choices, children being withdrawn due to anxiety, or a parental relationship breakdown with schools.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.