“Figures released following our freedom of information request show that the number of pupils being home-schooled increased from 162 in 2013, to 323 in 2017 – a rise of 49 percent.
Of the 323 in home-schooling, 290 have been recorded as having left school due to “parental choice”, but there are no details which have been released to explain what factors may have led to that choice being made Admissions issues were the reason for 21 children to be home-schooled and seven youngsters were pulled out of school as a direct result of bullying – this is an increase from six in 2013.” >>> Read more at Thurrock Gazette
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