Do you think that you will be better able to track children in your area in the near future

Do you think that you will be better able to track children in your area in the near future?

Number of responses	90
Yes	68
No	20
Yes and no	2

Following the initial assessment visit, are further monitoring visits made to a home educated child?

Number of responses	90
Yes	87
No	2
Yes and no	1

If you are not permitted access to a child, is any further action taken?

Number of responses	86
Yes	68
No	15
Yes and no	1
Don't know	2

Is the local authority clear about what the definition of a `suitable education' is?

Number of responses	90
Yes	59
No	30
Don't know	1

Does the local authority have systems in place to track the educational progress of home educated children?

Number of responses	86
Yes	53
No	32
Don't know	1

Does the local authority take any further steps if a home educated child's education was found to be unsuitable or not full time?

Number of responses	86
Yes	82
No	1
Don't know	3

Does the local authority face any challenges in assessing whether home educated children receive a suitable education?

Number of responses	89
Yes	85
No	4

Do you think the current system for safeguarding children who are educated at home is adequate?

Number of responses	87
Yes	4
No	80
Don't know	3

Do you think that home educated children in your local authority are able to achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes?

Number of responses	83
Yes	16
No	13
Don't know	24
Yes and no	30

Do you think there should be changes to the current system for supporting home educated families?

Number of responses	87
Yes	77
No	7
Don't know	3

Do you think there should be any changes made to the current system for monitoring home educating families and ensuring that home educated children are able to achieve the five outcomes?

Number of responses	86
Yes	81
No	3
Don't know	2