In March 2026 the Welsh government published https://www.gov.wales/evaluation-children-missing-education-database-pilot Local authorities have a duty under section 436A Education Act 1996 to make arrangements to identify children outside school who aren’t receiving education.  436A became law in Wales in September 2009 (see Commencement Order here) The GOV.WALES page on Children Missing Education [CME] is here https://www.gov.wales/statutory-guidance-help-prevent-children-and-young-people-missing-education The Law 436A Duty to … Continue reading Children Missing Education Wales