Truancy and children missing education

Schools notify us of a Child Missing from Education (CME)

Schools need to tell us about a Child Missing from Education (CME). 

Notify us of a child or young person Missing from Education

Guidance and procedures

Here's some guidance for schools to use when a child is missing from education.

It includes information about when to notify us and what we require schools to do in the circumstance of a CME and when to delete a CME from your school roll.

Guidance and procedures for Children Missing from Education