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Refer a child not receiving a formal education to us

We have a statutory duty to try and identify and locate children between the ages of 5 to 16 who are missing from education. This is in line with the CME guidance 2024.

Children missing from education are not:

on a school roll (including independent schools)
being educated in an alternative provision
being educated at home (Electively Home Educated - EHE)

How to make a referral

You can make a referral if you're:

school staff
a relevant professional

Schools must also complete and return either a:

CME tracking sheet (PDF, 150 KB)
CME tracking sheet (moved within the UK) (PDF, 237 KB)

Uploaded as a part of the online referral.

Refer now

Making a referral as a member of the public

If you are concerned that a child is not receiving a formal education, contact us to discuss the case further.

Contact us

If you would like further advice or guidance, contact us on:

Telephone: 01296 383 098 or 01296 382 091
Email: [email protected]