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Flexi-Schooling

Flexi-schooling is a term you may or may not be familiar with. Essentially it is a hybrid form of learning, whereby pupils are Electively Home Educated for part of the week, but also attend school on other days. This is not a part-time timetable - all pupils are educated full time and this responsibility is shared by parents and school together. This is not a new thing - parents have always been able to request such an arrangement, and Headteachers make a decision on a case by case basis.

Whilst we would always strongly encourage parents to take up a five-day place in school for their children, we recognise that for a variety of reasons where parents choose to EHE, a flexible arrangement is in the best interests of the child. In our quest to support as many families as we can, we are delighted to be able to offer Flexi- schooling here at Bradley school.

If you would like to know more about our inspirational curriculum timetable or our innovative Flexi-school offer at Bradley school, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss further.

Flexi-School Offer: Supporting Tailored Learning at Bradley CE Primary School

At Bradley, we understand that every child is unique, and their educational needs can vary. Our Flexi-School Offer provides families with the opportunity to take a more personalised approach to learning by combining part-time attendance at school with home-based education.

What is Flexi-Schooling?

Flexi-schooling is an arrangement where a child is registered at Bradley as a full-time pupil, but attends school part-time. On the days they are not in school, the child is educated at home under the supervision of their parent or guardian.

This hybrid approach allows for a more flexible learning experience while still offering access to school resources, peer interaction, and structured teaching.

How It Works

Eligibility & Application: Flexi-schooling is considered on a case-by-case basis. Interested families should contact the school to arrange a meeting with the Headteacher to discuss their child’s needs and how a flexi arrangement could work.
Agreement: If agreed, a Flexi-School Agreement is drawn up between the school and the family. This outlines the days the child will be in school, the responsibilities of parents/carers, and how progress will be monitored.
Curriculum & Support: While in school, pupils follow the same curriculum as their peers. Parents are responsible for planning and delivering the home education component, but the school may offer guidance and resources to support this.
Review: Flexi-schooling arrangements are reviewed regularly to ensure they are meeting the needs of the child and are working well for both the family and the school.

Important Considerations

Flexi-schooling is a discretionary arrangement and not an entitlement.
Attendance records will reflect only the days the child is scheduled to attend school.
The quality of home education must support the child’s academic and personal development.

Why Choose Flexi-Schooling?

Families may consider flexi-schooling for various reasons, such as:

Supporting specific learning needs or interests
Managing anxiety or emotional wellbeing
Enabling more family-led or experiential learning

At Bradley, we are committed to working in partnership with parents to provide flexible, child-centred learning opportunities where appropriate.

If you would like to get in touch with us to discuss a flexi school place please contact Mrs Cossey, Deputy headteacher and flexi school lead at bradley@thedalesfederation.co.uk

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