This policy explains how Surrey County Council will comply with Section 19 of the Education Act.
Section 19 says that it is the duty of the local authority to 'make arrangements for the provision of suitable education to children of compulsory school age who, by reason of illness, exclusion from school, or otherwise, may not receive suitable education unless such arrangements are made for them'.
The council will:
- Establish clear processes and procedures to identify children not able to access suitable, full-time education.
- Work with a range of partners to meet Surrey County Council's statutory responsibilities under Section 19 of the Education Act to identify children not accessing a suitable, full-time education.
- Work with a range of partners to identify children due to illness, exclusion, or other factors preventing regular attendance at school, are supported to access suitable, full-time education.
- Establish mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of Section 19 provision, including the number of children supported, types of educational provision offered, and outcomes achieved.
- In each case consider and review its duties around the enforcement of school attendance outlined in the 1996 Education Act
Objectives of our Policy
- To ensure that the council complies with the statutory duty outlined in Section 19 of the Education Act.
- To promote inclusivity and equal access to education for all children, regardless of their health status, special educational needs, or circumstances leading to children not receiving a suitable education.
- To provide further information, links to associated Council policies and guidance regarding how the Council will carry out its Section 19 duties.
Files available to download
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Education Act Section 19 Policy - July 2024 (PDF)
This policy explains how Surrey County Council will comply with Section 19 of the Education Act and fulfil it’s statutory duties.