2.1 The responsibility for a child's education rests with their parents. In England, education is compulsory, but school is not.
The responsibilities of local authorities are set out in some detail from paragraph 2.5.
(c) promoting the fulfilment by every child concerned of his educational potential.
and in subsection (1) "functions" means functions of whatever nature.
(3) In this section "child" means a person under the age of 20."
Thus it is our understanding that councils have a statutory duty to promote high standards, ensure fair access to educational opportunity and promote the fulfilment by every child of his or her educational potential. This applies whether or not children attend school.