The NSPCC are highlighting issues facing local authority home education teams in England.  Concerning new data has revealed resourcing strains are affecting local authority home education teams in England, with national figures showing that one full-time equivalent worker is responsible for an average of 388 children.

Councils across England have reported that the number of families home educating their children has more than doubled over past five years. Two thirds of local authorities saw an increase in the number of staff to match this demand.