Freedom of information response
Children missing education
1. In 2019, how many school-age children did the local authority categorise as Children Missing Education (CME), as set out in Section 436A Education Act 1996.
2. As of the date of this request, how many school-age children does the local authority currently categorise as Children Missing Education (CME), as set out in Section 436A Education Act 1996.
For clarification: Children missing education are children of compulsory school age who are not registered pupils at a school and are not receiving suitable education elsewhere.
In addition to this, I would like the following information:
1. How many Education Welfare Officers, or equivalent school attendance roles, were employed by the local authority in:
a) 2013
b) on the date of this request.
- In 2019, how many school-age children did the local authority categorise as Children Missing Education (CME), as set out in Section 436A Education Act 1996.
Response: The requester makes reference to 2019. We have assumed the requester would like CME data for the academic year. The academic year covered is September 2019 to July 2020. These figures are taken from a report run on the 5th August 2020. The total number of CME’s at this point was 105.
- As of the date of this request, how many school-age children does the local authority currently categorise as Children Missing Education (CME), as set out in
Section 436A Education Act 1996.
Response: As at 25th May 2023 there are currently 114 children missing education.
For clarification: Children missing education are children of compulsory school age who are not registered pupils at a school and are not receiving suitable education elsewhere.
3. How many Education Welfare Officers, or equivalent school attendance roles, were employed by the local authority in:
a) 2013
Response: 6
b) on the date of this request.
Response: 5
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