A register to identify children who are not in school in England will be part of a bill introduced to Parliament on Tuesday. The Department for Education says knowledge of where children are will enable councils to ensure a high-quality education is being provided and deliver the necessary support. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said it would be a “seminal moment for child protection”. The register, part of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, is expected to come into force in 2025.
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