A Bill to make provision about the maintenance of registers by local authorities of children in their area who are not full-time pupils at any school; to make provision about support by local authorities to promote the education of such children; to make provision about school attendance orders; and for connected purposes.
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The bill would require local authorities to keep registers of children in their area who are not full-time pupils at any school. It would also place duties on local authorities to provide support to help these children access education and would create school attendance orders as a way to secure attendance. The aim is to improve oversight and support for children not in regular schooling.
The bill is at the 1st reading in the House of Commons (originating in the Commons) and was introduced on 21 October 2024. No further stages or votes have occurred yet.
Generated 21 February 2026
21 Oct 2024
This Bill has been withdrawn by the Member in charge and will proceed no further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
