Last updated:

28th November 2023

Children Missing in Education (CME)

At Wokingham Borough Council we are concerned about any child or young person living in the area who may be missing education, as it might not just be their educational development at risk but also their safety and well-being.

Children Missing in Education are considered;

  • Children whose whereabouts are known but they do not have any educational provision in place

  • Children whose whereabouts are unknown and therefore so is their educational provision

They are not;

  • Children who are on a school roll.  However, if a child has been absent for 10 consecutive school days and this is unauthorised please make a CME referral. 
    CME Referral Form (Sep 2023).docx
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  • Children being educated at home.  However, if there are concerns regarding elective home education, please contact the EHE Officer          
  • Children whose parents have applied for a school place where the application is going through normal admissions procedures

Contacting the CME Officer

If you know or suspect a child is missing from education, please let us know by contacting the CME officer by email.

Email: CME@wokingham.gov.uk

 

If you have any concerns that a child is at risk of harm please contact the Duty, Triage and Assessment Team on 0118 908 8002.

Government Guidance Children missing education - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)