All agencies that come into contact with electively home-educated children should consider whether the children are being adequately safeguarded within those settings and, where appropriate, to notify other agencies of their concerns.
It is crucial that any safeguarding concerns are shared with the Elective Home Educate (EHE) officer even if the social care team have closed their involvement.
If you need urgent support or you have concerns, contact the Safeguarding Hub.
Children on Child Protection plans or Child in Need plans
All children who are home educated and have social care involvement are considered on a case-by-case basis.
It is unlikely that it is appropriate for a child on a Child Protection plan to be home educated, as the threshold is that the child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm.
Children on Child in Need plans are monitored by Social Care working together with the EHE officer.