Due to essential maintenance, the following systems will be unavailable from 6.00pm on Monday 2 October until 8.00am on Tuesday 3 October: our online council tax, business rates and housing benefit services, and our welfare assistance form. You will also not be able to register to pay council tax online, make a change of address for council tax or cancel single person discount. You are still able to make a payment during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Educate your child at home

You can teach your child at home, either full or part-time. This is called home education (sometimes 'elective home education' or 'home schooling').

You may decide to use private tutors or other adults to help you in providing a suitable education, but there is no requirement to do so. Learning may take place in a variety of locations, not just in the family home.

Disagreements at school

Children should not be taken out of school simply because of a disagreement with the school or class teacher. There are many ways of solving problems, such as contacting the head teacher of your child's school, the governors of the school or you can contact us.

More information

You can find more information on elective home education and how we will ensure a child is receiving a suitable education, together with a list of frequently asked questions:

If you have questions on elective home education in County Durham please contact us.

Home Education

ElectiveHomeEducation@durham.gov.uk

03000 265 530

Our address is:

Children and Young People's Services
County Hall
Durham
County Durham
United Kingdom
DH1 5UJ

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