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Proportion of elective home-educated students at Lliswerry

Proportion of elective home-educated students at Lliswerry

Freedom of Information data obtained by the Argus indicated that the proportion of EHE pupils at Lliswerry is three times the authority average, based on limited figures provided.
The council stressed its commitment to supporting all pupils, regardless of their educational arrangements.
A spokesman said: "Elective home education figures fluctuate throughout each academic year across all schools. The decision to electively home educate a pupil rests solely with parents.
"Newport City Council provides support to EHE families in line with Welsh Government guidance. This includes engagement and activity sessions, assistance in accessing GCSE exams, and the provision of learning resources. Home visits are offered to all EHE learners."
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It should be noted that the figures released to the Argus were not complete and may be updated if further data becomes available.
The spokesman added: "The percentage of EHE learners who previously attended Lliswerry High School is just over five percent. While this is slightly above the average for Newport's secondary schools, it still represents a small proportion of the total number of learners. Other schools may also have proportions exceeding the authority average."
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