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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 any schools requiring further information please email: cme@worcestershire.gov.uk 

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: