Query of current numbers

Summary

A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the current number of home-educated children on the Isle of Man. The authority responded by disclosing that 193 children were registered as home-educated as of October 24, 2024.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 2024-10-23 and concluded on 2024-11-11.
• The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed 193 children are registered as home-educated.
• The data provided reflects the status as of October 24, 2024.
• The requester was informed of their right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.
• All requested information was sent with no exemptions applied.

Data Disclosed

• 193
• 2024-10-23
• 2024-11-11
• 24th October
• 4214265

Original Request

How many Children are currently Home educated.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Policy, Strategy and Governance Division Department of Education, Sport and Culture Thie Slieau Whallian Foxdale Road St Johns IM4 3AS

Telephone: (01624) 685808 Website: www.gov.im/dec Email: dec@foi.gov.im

Our ref: 4214265 11 November 2024

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 23 October 2024, which states:

"How many Children are currently Home educated."

Our response to your request is as follows:

As of the 24th October the Department of Education Sport and Culture have 193 children registered as home educated.

Please quote the reference number 4214265 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.