Travelling while home educating your child
The Local Authority recognises that some families who home educate may travel or live a mobile lifestyle. We respect this choice.
However, while travelling, your child’s education must still be full-time, efficient and suitable for their age, ability, aptitude and any special educational needs.
You must still complete the required forms
Stage 1 and Stage 2 forms should be completed as usual. If you are travelling, you can submit these electronically or contact us to agree another suitable way of providing the information.
We may need to stay in contact
Depending on your location, we may maintain contact by phone, email or arranged visits to ensure the education being provided remains suitable.
Education should remain consistent
You should plan your child’s education so that it remains practical and consistent while travelling. This should support continued learning progress and opportunities for social development.
Safeguarding responsibilities remain the same
Safeguarding and welfare responsibilities do not change because you are travelling. If there are concerns about your child’s safety or wellbeing, the Local Authority may contact you or relevant partner agencies.
You are responsible for tutors and helpers
Parents remain responsible for anyone involved in their child’s education. This includes ensuring appropriate safeguarding arrangements and checks, such as DBS checks, regardless of where you are living.
Traveller Education Support
If you are from a Traveller family, you can contact the Ethnic Minority and Traveller Education Team for advice and support at: EMTET@lincolnshire.gov.uk.