FOI Request - Children Removed From School

Request 101002149094

Any information on the number of primary school children in the local authority who have been removed from the school system. By removed, I mean any children who are of primary school age, who live within the local authority, who are not attending a primary, special or independent school.

If possible, please include figures on the number of such children, broken down for each of the last three academic years (2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17).

If possible, please also include the reason for removal e.g. home schooling, unknown whereabouts, etc.

Response 15-05-2019

No of primary pupils removed:

2018-19 -  6 pupils

2017-18 - 12 pupils

2016-17 - 17 pupils

Reason for removal: 

25 Parental Choice 

8 Discontent with School

3 Other*

*Due to the low numbers involved we are unable to disclose the other reasons cited as this could lead to the identification of individuals. This information is therefore exempt under section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, personal information.

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