Children Not in School (National Register and Support) Bill

Key Points

• Establishes a national register of children who are not in any school.
• Local authorities must provide data about these children in their area to maintain the register.
• Sets out the support that local authorities should provide to these children.
• Uses data collection and sharing to run the register (technology/records).
• Aims to improve oversight, safeguarding and access to education for affected children.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination, followed by further readings and consideration in the Lords.