Take the stress out of starting your home education journey with this ready-to-use editable deregistration letter template.
If your child currently attends a mainstream school in England and you’ve decided to begin home educating (elective home education), you must notify the school in writing before they can remove your child’s name from the register. This simple, editable letter includes everything you need — written in clear, compliant wording that reflects the latest School Attendance (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024.
Simply open the file in Word, fill in your details, and send it to your child’s school by email or post.
There’s no need to explain your reasons or ask for permission; this letter handles it all politely and professionally.
Includes:
✅ Fully editable Microsoft Word version (.docx)
✅ Pre-written wording that meets current legal requirements
✅ Guidance notes and highlighted sections to personalise
✅ Suitable for all mainstream schools in England (not for special schools or School Attendance Orders)
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