Children Missing Education (CME)
The Local Authority has a statutory duty to identify and support all Children Missing Education.
The government defines Child Missing Education (CME) as:
'Children of compulsory school age who are not registered pupils at a school and are not receiving suitable education otherwise than at a school.'
CME does not include:
- children who are registered at an educational provision who are not attending regularly
- children who are receiving alternative provision
- children who are being Electively Home Educated (EHE)
Should you have any concerns regarding a CME who you believe is not registered on a school roll or is in receipt of any education otherwise please inform the CME team: cme@worcestershire.gov.uk
Important information for schools
In line with CME statutory guidance (2024) all schools (including independent and free schools) are required to notify the Local Authority of all children placed on a school roll as well as when they are removed.
‘Joiners’ and leavers’ protocols are in place and are managed by the CME Lead Officer.
For the latest Statutory guidance visit:
Report an absence
You can report a new school joiner, absence or report part-time schooling using the form below:
Useful resources
Contact
To contact the attendance and CME team, see:
Related
See the latest and previous education bulletins.
The Education Engagement Team delivers statutory functions on behalf of the Local Authority, seeking to ensure each child’s and young person’s right to education. Find out about attendance and CME (Child Missing Education) policies.
Information about finding a school, school attendance, school meals, term dates, continuing to learn and how to apply for a school place.
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