1. Would you be able to tell me how many children are currently home-educated in Wokingham borough?
On 28 February 2023 there were 242 children on the Wokingham EHE database

2. Could you also provide annual numbers for the last 10 years.
Numbers fluctuate throughout the year, so for consistency we have given numbers on 28 February for each of the past years:
2022: 217
2021: 228
2020: 171
2019: 162
2018: 142
2017: 107
2016: 86
We do not have data for 2015 or earlier years.

3. What's the percentage of the families that prefer a meeting with Education Officer over a written report for currently home-educated children?
Of the 242 children on the EHE database (on 28 February 2023), we have yet to confirm an appointment or receive a report for 13 children. Of the remaining 229 children, 159 (69%) had a meeting (in person or remotely), and 70 (31%) provided a report for their last contact/review.

4. How many school attendance orders have been served this academic year.
None

5. Please provide also annual numbers for the last 10 years.
Number of SAOs served:
2021-22: 2
2020-21: 0
2019-20: 2
2018-19: 1
No SAOs were served before this.