Dear Headteacher [Headteacher’s name],
This letter is to inform you that [Child’s name] (Date of birth: [Date of birth]) will be withdrawn from the school roll, effective immediately/effective [Date].
We are electing to home educate [Child’s name] in accordance with Section 7 of the 1996 Education Act.
Please confirm receipt of this letter and the withdrawal of [Child’s name] from the school register.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Scotland’s De-Registration is a bit more in-depth than that of other countries in the United Kingdom.
Please follow this link to an incredible Facebook Group where you can get an abundance of information.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScottishHomeEducationForum/
WALES (Mainstream Schools Only)
Your Name and Address
Date
[Head Teacher Name]
[School Address]
Dear [Head Teacher Name],
This letter is to formally instruct you to remove [Child’s name]: [Date of birth] from the school roll, effective immediately/effective [Date].
We will be home educating [Child’s name] going forward.
Please confirm receipt of this letter and the removal of [Child’s name] from the school register in accordance with the Education (Pupil Registration) (Wales) Regulations 2010 Section 8(1)(d).
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Northern Ireland also has an incredible Facebook group with incredible help for anyone wishing to home educate.
If you want the best advice for Northern Ireland, then please follow this link to the Facebook Group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelearninglabyrinthni/