On behalf of HE families, is there a good way to make a point to Surrey CC about this?

[procrastinatingparent]

Both DS1 and DS3 have been applying for school places in Surrey. The letters have come through, and we are very irritated by some of the wording:

'It is a legal requirement for us to know that every Surrey child is attending school .... You must tell us the school you have accepted. If you do not, we have to report it to the Education Welfare Service.'

DS1 is not going to be attending a state school, so we will decline the place he has been offered. We feel like NOT telling them which school he is going to, just to make the point that every Surrey child does NOT have to attend school. If a parent had applied for a primary place but then decided to HE from the start, the letter would imply that they cannot do that.

Have I understood the situation correctly? What would be the best way to make this point? Any ideas appreciated.

so that's a yes, I should write, then julienoshoes?

Sorry! Should have read the whole thread properly!
My excuse is am dealing with three families who are all being bullied by the same LA!
Am very cross to say the least and wonder how these people sleep at night, when what they are doing mounts to bullying and harassment no less!

Yes please! Do write and put them straight procrastinatingparent.

Thank you for raising this.