Elective Home Education 23-26

1. On October census day in 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023, how many children and young people were you aware of being electively home educated in your local area?



2. Of these, for each year, how many (in numbers, not percentages) were known to…

a. have an education, health and care plan

b. receive SEN support

c. be looked-after

d. be subject to a child protection plan

e. be subject to a child protection enquiry

f. be eligible for free school meals



3. Of the pupils at question 1, please tell me the number for whom the primary reason for EHE was stated as

a. philosophical

b. mental health

c. lifestyle

d. school dissatisfaction general

e. school dissatisfaction SEND

f. health Covid



4. Of the pupils at question 1, please tell me how many were in each year group

1. EHE Data from Census return and Service area data 2023, 2024 and 2025 data available on:  Release home - Elective home education - Explore education statistics - GOV.UK

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3. 2023, 2024 and 2025 data available on: Release home - Elective home education - Explore education statistics - GOV.UK

4. 2023, 2024 and 2025 data available on: Release home - Elective home education - Explore education statistics - GOV.UK