A Bill to make provision for local authorities to monitor the educational, physical and emotional development of children receiving elective home education, and for connected purposes
House of Lords
15 March 2019
The bill would require local authorities to monitor the educational progress, physical development and emotional wellbeing of children who are educated at home (elective home education). It sets out duties for councils and related powers to oversee these children, including connected provisions such as reporting and safeguarding. The goal is to ensure home-educated children receive appropriate oversight and support.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons after originating in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it would move through further stages before becoming law.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn.
The Bill completed its House of Lords stages on 24 July 2018 and was presented to the House of Commons on 24 July 2018. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.