Part-time or reduced timetables

About part-time/reduced timetables

All children of compulsory school age are legally entitled to receive a full-time education. A part-time or reduced timetable (below 25 hours a week) may be necessary in order to meet the specific needs of a student.

This should only be temporary and in exceptional circumstances. For example:

• if a medical condition prevents a student from attending full-time education
• as part of a planned reintegration programme after an extended period out of school

Notification process for part-time arrangements

Schools and education providers must notify Hackney Education of any part-time education arrangements that are in place.

This includes maintained schools, academies, free schools and independent schools.

Notifications can be made via an online form:

• Submit a notification of a pupil moving to a part-time or reduced timetable
• Submit a notification of an update, extension or ending of a part-time or reduced timetable

Further information

Further information about part-time/reduced timetables and the notification process can be found in our guidance document.

• Read the Part-time/Reduced Timetable Guidance for Schools

If you require advice about part-time/reduced timetables, please contact:

• the EHC Coordinator for pupils with EHCPs
• the school/academies allocated School Improvement Partner for all other pupils