Education Act 1996 - Section 7: Primary legislation establishing parents' duty to secure education of children of compulsory school age, whether by regular attendance at school or otherwise

Education Act 1996 - Section 436A: Local authority's duty to identify children not receiving education and monitor educational provision

Education (Pupil Registration) Regulations 2006: Statutory requirements for recording and monitoring educational provision, including requirements for maintaining records of children's education

DfE Guidelines - Elective Home Education 2019: Department for Education's guidelines for local authorities on home education, including assessment frameworks and monitoring procedures

DfE Guidelines - Education Health and Care Plans: Guidance on assessment and planning for children with special educational needs and disabilities in home education settings

Children Act 1989: Fundamental legislation covering safeguarding responsibilities and welfare of the child considerations in educational settings

No Formal Curriculum Requirement: Legal principle that home educators in England and Wales are not required to follow the National Curriculum or formal assessment schedules

Suitable Education Standard: Legal requirement that education must be suitable to age, ability, aptitude and any special educational needs the child may have

Local Authority Monitoring Rights: Legal framework for local authority powers to request information and evidence of suitable education being provided

Educational Progress Evidence: Requirement for demonstrable evidence of educational progress appropriate to the child's age, ability, and aptitude