Teenage school-girls are educated within their mainstream school. They
receive the same entitlement to the full curriculum as any other pupil.
If a school feels that the young person should not be in school there has to be
a good reason.
If a girl feels that she cannot attend school, e.g. because she is unwell or
suffering from anxiety, then she has to produce a letter from the medical
practitioner. A referral is then made by the mainstream school to
Specialist Inclusion Services at the Local Authority for home tuition.
For more information, visit the DfES website for The Parents Centre .