Islington Elective Home Education Multi-Agency Strategy Group
Islington is seeing a 10% rise in electively home-educated children, with many parents citing school system failures as a key reason for the increase.
The number of children being electively home-educated in Islington increased by 10% in a year, reaching 377, as reported in November 2026. This figure represents 1.5% of the borough's school-age children. Councillor Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families, noted that while some families choose home education for philosophical reasons, problems at school are a significant driver.
This trend occurs within the context of the Islington Elective Home Education Multi-Agency Strategy Group, which was established by Islington Council. The group's purpose is to provide strategic oversight and coordinate the council's approach to safeguarding children who are electively home-educated.
Key facts
- The number of children being electively home-educated in Islington rose by 10% in a year to 377. Source
- 1.5% of Islington’s school-age children are electively home-educated, which is above the national average of 1.4%. Source
- Councillor Sheila Chapman stated that problems at school are a significant driver for parents choosing home education. Source
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