FOI Request - Homeschooling

Request 101003659424

1. The number of children registered for homeschooling for each of the past five years (broken down by year).

2. Any statistics or reports that track trends in homeschooling over this period.

3. A breakdown of the reasons provided for choosing homeschooling, if available.

4. Any policies or guidelines the council follows when parents or guardians opt to homeschool their children.

Response 18-11-2024

1. 2024 - 31
2023 - 31
2022 - 29
2021 - 28
2020 - 34

2. Not held. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.

3. Reasons: Parental choice, discontent with school, ASN support required, flexibility to travel, COVID, refusing to leave the house, anxiety, mental health, education, discontent with peer group.

4. Please find attached Scottish Government guidance that guides the support process and decision making