Damson

Just wondered how long you are allowed to have your children out of UK education system before it becomes a problem. For example, it may be that emmigrate in October and we didn't want the kids to start school in September (one of them will be starting new senior school) and making friends only to take them away again. They are at private school at moment so I'm sure that they could stay there a bit longer if necessary as the school is very flexible (and eldest's friends would have left anyway) but it's all money. Any ideas?

roaringmouse

The requirement is that a child between certain ages needs to be in full-time education - there is no requirement that this has to be a school (i.e. home schooling is a valid option).

jojosmile

Yes you can state that you are home schooling but to be honest I doubt anyone would ask you.

Damson

That's great, thanks for that and not something I had thought of. To anyone who knows me the thought of me home schooling my kids is hilarious, but a little white lie is sometimes necessary I guess! Cheers.