Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on guidance about new duties concerning children not in school registers. This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 3 February 2027

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on draft statutory guidance on how the children not in school registers will work in practice.

The matters for consideration include:

which children should be included on registers

what information must be recorded

which education providers must provide information

views on a pilot scheme of mandatory meetings before a child can be removed from school to be home educated

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