Children Missing from Education
Do you know a child who is missing from education?
In Haringey we are concerned about any child or young person who is missing out on their education.
It may not only be their education at risk, but also their safety and welfare. That’s why we need your
support.
Everyone needs to play their part in protecting children missing from education. By contacting us you are ensuring the safety and well-being of some of the most
vulnerable children and young people within our community.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you know of a child who is not in school and may not be receiving education at home.
Complete our Children Missing Education form online at:
Contact us at:
If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, call the Police on 999.
These are children and young people aged 5-16 who are:
not registered at a school
poorly attending school or education provision
not being educated at home or through another approved educational provision
Every child and young person aged 5-16 is legally entitled to full-time education, whatever their needs or circumstances. When young people are not in school they are missing out on the essential learning they need to progress in life. It could also be an indication there is something wrong in their home life or with their physical and mental wellbeing.
Children missing education are more likely to be at risk of:
harm or neglect
being abused or exploited at home
being illegally employed
becoming involved in criminal activity
committing antisocial behaviour
misusing drugs and alcohol
The most common reasons can include:
parents/carers not realising the age a child should start primary school or move up to secondary school
not attending school due
parents/carers taking their child out of school due to a dispute or disagreement
families moving house frequently or becoming homeless
families newly arrived to the UK
no school places being available when a family moves to a new area
families experiencing breakdown and/or domestic abuse
parents/carers deciding to home educate and not informing the local authority
children caring for a member of the family
children in domestic servitude
Parents/carers choosing to educate children at home are advised to inform the local authority of their intentions.
When you share information with us about young people you think are missing from education, we can make sure they are safe, and registered at a school or an alternative educational setting as soon as possible.
We all have a responsibility to protect children and help those who are missing out on their education. By contacting us you are ensuring the safety and wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable children and young people within our community.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you know of a child who is not in school and may not be receiving education at home.
View the children missing from education flyer here.