Children missing from education are children of compulsory school age who:
- do not have a school place
- are not receiving a suitable education in any other way
Children are not missing from education if they:
- have a school place but aren’t attending regularly
- are being educated at home
See school attendance and absence and home education for information and advice.
Refer a child missing from education
Let us know if you think a child is missing from education. You can stay anonymous and we will carry out checks before contacting the parents or carers. You can:
- use the referral form
- call us on 03330 322 962
- email us at cme@essex.gov.uk