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Local Authority
Request for Alternative Education – Child Unable to Attend School
What it does
Asks the local authority to arrange suitable education under section 19 of the Education Act 1996 because your child cannot attend school for medical or other reasons.
When to use it
Use this when your child can't attend school (for example for health or emotional reasons) and needs education arranged.
What's included
- The letter, ready to personaliseA clearly written letter you make your own by filling in the bracketed parts.
- Step-by-step submission guidePlain instructions on who to send it to, by when, and what should happen next.
- Plain-English guidanceNotes that explain the process in everyday language, with no jargon.
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These templates are guidance, not legal advice. Personalise the bracketed parts before sending.