Children from 5 to 16 years old have a duty of care. There are some situations where an exemption or dispensation applies.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":13143,"parent":20836,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/kennisbank-detail.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[313,281],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21801","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday-and-compulsory-education","category-vakantie-en-leerplicht"],"acf":{"inhoud":[{"acf_fc_layout":"inhoud_blok","afbeelding_of_video":"geen","afbeelding":false,"video":null,"intro":"Sometimes a child cannot go to school. An exemption from the duty of care can be an option then. What does an exemption from duty of care mean? When can your child get it? And how do you apply?","inhoud":"
Sometimes your child can get a temporary exemption from the duty of care. Your child then does not have to go to school for a short time. For example with illness, suspension, a religious holiday, a wedding or a funeral.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"compulsory education and qualification duty","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/compulsory-education-and-qualification-duty\/","target":"_blank"},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":" There are two types of exemption from the duty of care:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Exemption from the duty of care usually means exemption from registration.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n In the following situations your child has the right to an exemption from the duty of care and is not registered at a school: <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Is your child ill for a long time? Or does your child have a disability that stops them from going to school? Then you can get an exemption from the duty of care for mental and\/or physical reasons. This is in the law, article 5 part a.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n For an exemption because of mental or physical reasons you need a recent statement from a doctor appointed by the mayor. Often this is a doctor from the municipal health service. The doctor must not be your own general practitioner or a psychologist or pedagogue who treats your child.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Ziekte en school","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/ziekte-en-school\/","target":"_blank"},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":" Most parents find a suitable school for their child. Sometimes there are only schools nearby that go against your religious or life beliefs. That means your child cannot go without harming your beliefs.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Then you can get an exemption from the duty of care based on the law, article 5 part b. This exemption is usually only given if your child was never registered at a school before.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n You apply for an exemption through the municipality where your child is registered. If your child gets an exemption, it usually lasts one year.<\/span><\/p>\n You must apply again every year, always before July 1. This is not needed if a previous statement says your child will never be able to go to school.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n It is very personal if an exemption helps your child and you. The pros and cons depend on your specific situation. You should contact our advice point. Our staff then give you advice tailored to you.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Contact","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/contact-2\/","target":"_blank"},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"call_to_action","selecteer_call_to_action":"download_pdf","berichten_met_prioriteit":false,"download_pdf":{"ID":21803,"id":21803,"title":"Overzicht vrijstellingen van Ingrado","filename":"9_IGD-20-0271-Vrijstelling_V4.pdf","filesize":73912,"url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/9_IGD-20-0271-Vrijstelling_V4.pdf","link":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/exemption-from-compulsory-education\/attachment\/9_igd-20-0271-vrijstelling_v4-2\/","alt":"","author":"9","description":"Overzicht vrijstellingen van Ingrado","caption":"Overzicht vrijstellingen van Ingrado","name":"9_igd-20-0271-vrijstelling_v4-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":21801,"date":"2021-08-18 16:07:12","modified":"2021-08-18 16:07:12","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"application\/pdf","type":"application","subtype":"pdf","icon":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/document.png"},"veelgestelde_vragen_verwijzing":{"titel":"","knop_tekst":"","url":""}}],"samenvatting":"Children from 5 to 16 years old have a duty of care. There are some situations where an exemption or dispensation applies.","banner_subtitel":"","call_to_action":"contact","call_to_action_2":"geen","zoekwoorden":"","meta_samenvatting":"Ouders & Onderwijs is there for all parents with school-aged children. Parents can come to us for advice and answers to their questions.","banner_afbeelding":false},"yoast_head":"\nWhat is an exemption from the duty of care? <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
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When do you get an exemption from the duty of care?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
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Exemption from duty of care for mental or physical reasons <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
Exemption from duty of care for religious or life beliefs<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
Applying for an exemption from duty of care<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
Pros and cons of exemption from education<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n