Proposed changes to education law may affect families in Dorset who homeschool their children. A report indicates 978 children in the county are educated outside the school system, with rising numbers since 2022, largely due to mental health concerns. New legislation, the Children Wellbeing and Schools Bill, could introduce a mandatory register for homeschooled children and require parents to inform local authorities about their child’s education, possibly increasing demands on services. The report also mentions 58 children classified as missing education, though Dorset’s rates of home education and missing children are lower than national averages.
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