We asked, you said, we did

We asked

Local Councillors and community representatives carried out a short-term review (Task and Finish Group) of the Elective Home Education (EHE) Service. Further information about Overview and Scrutiny reviews can be found here: Our Overview and Scrutiny committees | Barnet Council. As part of the EHE Task and Finish Group investigations, we asked for your experiences and suggestions about how the EHE Service could be improved.

You said

We received a total of 52 responses which represents an estimated 12% of the known EHE families in Barnet.

You told us you were pleased with the improved engagement and information provided by the EHE Service. Whilst the EHE community has developed its own strong networks, you would like additional information from the council about the activities available for EHE families.

We did

The EHE Task and Finish Group review has been completed and made seven recommendations to Cabinet, the council’s decision-making body. The final EHE report and recommendations can be found here. Cabinet will provide a response to the recommendations early in 2025.

Recommendations based on your suggestions included:

• Enhancing the website, providing more information on all the activities and events in the borough
• A special library card so EHE children can withdraw more books and keep them for longer
• Access to exam centres for EHE children.